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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paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
integralessential to completeness : constituent
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented