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
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
dramaa composition (see composition
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
outgoinggoing away : departing
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice