GRE Word List
GENERIC
characteristic of an entire class or species; of a genus
The meaning of the word generic is characteristic of an entire class or species; of a genus.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| emolument | salary; payment for an office; compensation |
| pedagogue | teacher; CF. child leader |
| miscellany | mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items |
| explicit | totally clear; definite; outspoken |
| acerbity | bitterness of speech and temper; ADJ. acerbic: bitter; acrid (in taste, manner, or tone) |
| refute | disprove; prove to be false; N. refutation |
| dross | waste matter; worthless impurities |
| alcove | nook; recess |
| reciprocal | mutual; given and received in return; exchangeable; interacting; Ex. reciprocal trade agreement |
| homespun | domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy |
