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 |
|---|---|
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| tramp | to walk, tread, or step especially heavily |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| putrefy | to make putrid |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| nourish | nurture |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |