GRE Word List
GENERIC
characteristic of an entire class or species; of a genus
The meaning of the word generic is characteristic of an entire class or species; of a genus.
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Word | Meaning |
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emolument | salary; payment for an office; compensation |
pedagogue | teacher; CF. child leader |
miscellany | mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items |
explicit | totally clear; definite; outspoken |
acerbity | bitterness of speech and temper; ADJ. acerbic: bitter; acrid (in taste, manner, or tone) |
refute | disprove; prove to be false; N. refutation |
dross | waste matter; worthless impurities |
alcove | nook; recess |
reciprocal | mutual; given and received in return; exchangeable; interacting; Ex. reciprocal trade agreement |
homespun | domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy |