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
wreakbring about
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
firebranda piece of burning wood
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
wilyfull of wiles : crafty