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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WordMeaning
typhoona hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as