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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
arcadea long arched building or gallery
encumberweigh down
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
clipencompass
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
drivelnonsense
deliriuman acute (see acute
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly