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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WordMeaning
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
plumagethe feathers of a bird
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
clownfarmer
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon