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
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
upshotthe final result : outcome