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
compartmenta separate division or section
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
tyrannyoppressive power
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
uprightperpendicular
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
ensueto strive to attain : pursue