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
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
apostateone who commits apostasy
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl