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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WordMeaning
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
aperturean opening or open space : hole
acuitykeenness of perception
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
anarchyabsence of government
relishcharacteristic flavor
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
agapewide open : gaping