Generic
easyNegative tonejuh-NAIR-ik
adjective
Definition
Characteristic of or relating to a class or group; not specific
Memory hook
GENER-ic: belonging to the general GENUS - like a store-brand product, no special identity.
Word roots
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Examples
“The generic brand costs less than name brands.”
“His advice was too generic to be helpful.”
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“The ______ brand costs less than name brands.”
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generic
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GRE Tip
Generic is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "general" or "common" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "specific".
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