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 |
|---|---|
| negligence | the quality or state of being negligent |
| unfetter | to free from fetters |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| accomplice | one associated with another especially in wrongdoing |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| ruddy | having a healthy reddish color |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |