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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casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
trappingsoutward signs
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connoisseurexpert
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unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
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meagerhaving little flesh : thin
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women