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 |
|---|---|
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| impromptu | made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| enduring | lasting |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |