GRE Word List

GENRE

a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content

The meaning of the word genre is a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content.

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hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
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kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
frigidintensely cold
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
exploitdeed
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