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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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WordMeaning
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
charlatanquack
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
benisonblessing
abbreviateto make briefer
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable