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
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
dys-abnormal
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
lampoonsatire
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy