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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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
scrimmagea minor battle : skirmish
diversediffering from one another : unlike
unassumingnot assuming : modest
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively