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
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions