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
condescendto assume an air of superiority
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
conventionagreement
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct