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
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
determinatehaving defined limits
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
stemthe main trunk of a plant
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands