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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| Word | Meaning |
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| carnivorous | subsisting or feeding on animal tissues |
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| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
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