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 |
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intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
undulating | having a wavy surface, edge, or markings |
pundit | pandit |
estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
vivid | very strong : very high in chroma |
mosaic | a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns |