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
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
malcontenta discontented person:
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
deputizeto appoint as deputy
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light