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

WordMeaning
herbivorousfeeding on plants
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
shamblesa meat market
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle