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 |
|---|---|
| compost | a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land |
| inamorata | a woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |