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
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
concurto express agreement
pugilistfighter
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
testyeasily annoyed : irritable
scourgewhip
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin