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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
evenhandedfair
defalcatededuct
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
invalidnot valid:
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash