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
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
depredationto lay waste : plunder
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife