Set: Chapter 2 English Vocabulary

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Term Definition
congenital (adjective) Existing at birth but not hereditary.
engender (transitive verb) To give rise to; to bring into existence
genealogy (noun) A record of descent from one's ancestors; the study of family records.
genesis (noun) A beginning or origin.
genocide (noun) The planned annihilation of a racial, political, or cultural group.
genre (noun) A type, class, or category, especially of fine art or literature.
genteel (adjective) Well Mannered; refined; polite. (Somtimes used to mean "falsely polite" or "having affected good manners.")
gentile (noun) Anyone not of the Jewish faith.
gentry (noun) Aristocratic or well-bred people.
heterogeneous (adjective) Having parts that are unrelated or completely different.
homogeneous (adjective) 1. Of the same kind or sort. 2. Composed of parts that are alike.
indigenous (adjective) 1. Occurring in or characterizing an area; native. 2. Inborn
ingenious (adjective) Cleverly inventive and resourceful.
progenitor (noun) A direct ancestor; an originator of a line of descent.
progeny (noun) Children or descendents; offspring.

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Created August 28, 2008
Group Randolph School: Freshmen
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  1. indigenous (adjective) → 1. Occurring in or characterizing an area; native. 2. Inborn - 25 misses
  2. congenital (adjective) → Existing at birth but not hereditary. - 18 misses
  3. genealogy (noun) → A record of descent from one's ancestors; the study of family records. - 14 misses
  4. engender (transitive verb) → To give rise to; to bring into existence - 13 misses
  5. ingenious (adjective) → Cleverly inventive and resourceful. - 13 misses
  6. progenitor (noun) → A direct ancestor; an originator of a line of descent. - 12 misses
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