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
stiltedpompous
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth