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 |
|---|---|
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| provincial | the superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order |
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
| garnish | decorate |
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |