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 |
|---|---|
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| chapel | a subordinate or private place of worship: such as |
| sentinel | sentry |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| stickler | one who insists on exactness or completeness in the observance of something |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| enact | to establish by legal and authoritative act |
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |