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
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
concatenatelinked together
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
servileof or befitting a menial position
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion