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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |