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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
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
rompone that romps
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
incognitowith one's identity concealed
urchinhedgehog
purgeto clear of guilt