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 |
|---|---|
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| concede | to acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly |
| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| regime | regimen |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |