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
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)
rostera roll or list of personnel
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
nomenclaturename
amalgama mixture of different elements
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic