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
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
expatriatebanish
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
bulkmagnitude
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
calculatedapt
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah