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 |
|---|---|
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| falter | to walk unsteadily : stumble |
| leery | suspicious |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |