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 |
|---|---|
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| quaint | pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| sedulous | involving or accomplished with careful perseverance |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |