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
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
ecologista branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
dominaterule
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
retortto pay or hurl back : return
fulcrumprop
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence