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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
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
descryto catch sight of
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
inequityinjustice
atypicalnot typical : irregular
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank