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
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
retributionrecompense
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law