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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
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
sleightdeceitful craftiness
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
bogwet spongy ground