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

WordMeaning
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
breadthdistance from side to side : width
ossifyto change into bone
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
gistessence; main point; substance