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
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
incognitowith one's identity concealed
equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic