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
malcontenta discontented person:
sophistphilosopher
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
plaitpleat
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of