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 |
|---|---|
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| torque | a force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |