GRE Word List
GENESIS
beginning; origin
The meaning of the word genesis is beginning; origin.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| immolate | offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire) |
| dais | raised platform for speakers or other important people |
| dexterous | skillful; skill in using hands or mind; N. dexterity |
| slap | hit quickly with the flat part of the hand; N. CF. smack |
| distinctive | clearly different from others of the same kind |
| scorch | sear; N. |
| bump | hit or knock against with force; N. |
| amplify | increase in size or effect; expand; broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make stronger; Ex. amplify one's remarks with a graph |
| conformist | person who uncritically conforms to the customs of a group; OP. nonconformist: one who does not conform to accepted beliefs of norms |
| calumny | malicious misrepresentation; slander |
