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
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
severto put or keep apart : divide
glazeto furnish or fit with glass