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
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
nurturetraining
cavalcadea procession (see procession
delugean overflowing of the land by water
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
swipea strong sweeping blow
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association