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 |
|---|---|
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| travesty | a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation |
| imprecation | curse |
| skinflint | a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser |