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 |
|---|---|
| verge | brink |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| incarnate | invested with bodily and especially human nature and form |
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |