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
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
polyglotone who is polyglot
primto give a prim or demure expression to
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class