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
smotherto kill by depriving of air
chasethe hunting of wild animals
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm