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
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
nourishnurture
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
disputatiousinclined to dispute
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree