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 |
|---|---|
| chancellor | the secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king |
| sustenance | means of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living |
| arrears | the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| warp | a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |