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 |
|---|---|
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| sinewy | full of sinews: such as |
| finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
| nomenclature | name |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| pied | of two or more colors in blotches |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |