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
betrothto promise to marry
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
skiffany of various small boats
morticianundertaker
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
retractto draw back or in