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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subsidy | a grant or gift of money: such as |
| regiment | a military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| cloying | disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| gibe | to utter taunting words |