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 |
|---|---|
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| pore | to gaze intently |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| quotidian | occurring every day |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| bovine | of, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow |
| mortician | undertaker |