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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
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
retainto keep in possession or use
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
limnto draw or paint on a surface
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age