GRE Word List
GENERIC
relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
The meaning of the word generic is relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| titanic | having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal |
| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| pittance | a small portion, amount, or allowance |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |