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
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
quarrygame
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death