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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |