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 |
|---|---|
| plaintive | expressive of suffering or woe : melancholy |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| concur | to express agreement |
| pugilist | fighter |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| scourge | whip |
| rent | property (such as a house) rented or for rent |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |