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 |
|---|---|
| conduit | a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| flux | a flowing of fluid from the body: such as |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| bruise | an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion |
| maroon | a dark red |
| anticlimax | the usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |