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
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
unisonidentity in musical pitch
droopto hang or incline downward
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
harassexhaust
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
pliantpliable