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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transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
unfrockdefrock