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.

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WordMeaning
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
emulateto strive to equal or excel
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout