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
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
foregoto go before : precede
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance