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 |
|---|---|
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| salacious | arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination |
| retiring | reserved |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
| pilfer | steal |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| drab | slattern |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |