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
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
refraincurb
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
redressto set right : remedy