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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composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
alloythe degree of mixture with base metals : fineness
finishto come to an end : terminate