GRE Word List
GENUS
a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
The meaning of the word genus is a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| elysium | the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| infinitesimal | immeasurably or incalculably small |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| appease | pacify |