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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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malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
natalnative
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
marrowbone marrow
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face