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 |
|---|---|
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| jollity | the quality or state of being jolly : merriment |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |