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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
egressa place or means of going out : exit
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
ciliatedpossessing cilia
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object