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 |
|---|---|
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
| stagnant | not flowing in a current or stream |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| retroactive | extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past |
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |