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 |
|---|---|
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| helm | a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| defile | to make unclean or impure: such as |
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |