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.
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Word | Meaning |
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servile | of or befitting a menial position |
adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
premise | a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference |
lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |