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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enduringlasting
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
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