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 |
|---|---|
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| pinion | the terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| awe | an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |