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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| takeoff | a rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket |
| shun | to avoid deliberately and especially habitually |
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| thrall | a state of servitude or submission |
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |