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 |
|---|---|
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| lace | to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |