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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
pseudonyma fictitious name
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
cerebrationto use the mind : think
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
promptto move to action : incite
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
primethe second of the canonical hours
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage