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
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
lampoonsatire
inhibitto prohibit from doing something