competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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ve·ris·mo
 (v  -r  z  m  )
KEY
NOUN:
- Verism.
- An artistic movement of the late 19th century, originating in Italy and influential especially in grand opera, marked by the use of rural characters and common, everyday themes often treated in a melodramatic manner.
ETYMOLOGY:
Italian ; see
verism
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