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
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
bestialof or relating to beasts
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future