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

WordMeaning
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
nexusconnection
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act