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 |
|---|---|
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| abstract | disassociated from any specific instance |
| caption | the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| cosmic | of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone |
| exchequer | a 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 |
| lampoon | satire |
| inhibit | to prohibit from doing something |