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
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
slaughterthe act of killing
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
unbridledunrestrained
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
evoketo call forth or up: such as