GRE Word List

GENESIS

the origin or coming into being of something

The meaning of the word genesis is the origin or coming into being of something.

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WordMeaning
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
blemishto spoil by a flaw
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
tatterto make ragged
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian