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
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores