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
servileof or befitting a menial position
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort