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
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
ripto tear or split apart or open
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar