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
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
witherto become dry and sapless
putrefyto make putrid
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
nourishnurture
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
transitoryof brief duration : temporary