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Gene
noun
a
male
first
name
,
often
short
for
Eugene
•
Gene
waved
from
the
stage
after
finishing
his
guitar
solo
.
Gene
waved
from
the
stage
after
finishing
his
guitar
solo
.
•
My
uncle
Gene
loves
to
tell
funny
stories
at
family
dinners
.
My
uncle
Gene
loves
to
tell
funny
stories
at
family
dinners
.
short
form
of
the
French-derived
given
name
Eugene
,
popular
in
the
United
States
since
the
early
20th
century
agency
noun
-
agency
,
agencies
a
business
or
other
organization
that
provides
a
particular
service
,
especially
by
arranging
or
representing
things
for
other
people
•
She
started
working
at
a
small
marketing
agency
right
after
college
.
She
started
working
at
a
small
marketing
agency
right
after
college
.
•
The
actor's
talent
agency
arranged
three
major
auditions
for
him
this
month
.
The
actor's
talent
agency
arranged
three
major
auditions
for
him
this
month
.
From
Latin
agentia
“
doing
,
action
,”
from
agere
“
to
do
.”
The
business
sense
arose
in
the
early
19th
century
.
noun
-
agency
,
agencies
a
government
department
or
official
body
that
is
responsible
for
a
specific
area
of
public
administration
•
The
Environmental
Protection
Agency
sets
limits
on
factory
emissions
.
The
Environmental
Protection
Agency
sets
limits
on
factory
emissions
.
•
After
the
hurricane
,
the
federal
emergency
agency
delivered
food
and
water
to
affected
towns
.
After
the
hurricane
,
the
federal
emergency
agency
delivered
food
and
water
to
affected
towns
.
Extended
from
the
organizational
sense
to
government
bodies
in
the
late
19th
century
.
noun
-
agency
the
power
or
freedom
of
a
person
to
make
their
own
choices
and
act
independently
•
Teachers
should
give
students
more
agency
in
deciding
what
projects
to
pursue
.
Teachers
should
give
students
more
agency
in
deciding
what
projects
to
pursue
.
•
Some
critics
argue
the
film
denies
its
heroine
any
real
agency
.
Some
critics
argue
the
film
denies
its
heroine
any
real
agency
.
This
abstract
sense
developed
from
the
idea
of
being
an
"
agent
"
who
acts
,
first
recorded
in
philosophical
writing
of
the
18th
century
.
noun
-
agency
the
action
,
influence
,
or
means
by
which
something
happens
or
is
achieved
•
The
peace
treaty
was
secured
through
the
agency
of
the
United
Nations
.
The
peace
treaty
was
secured
through
the
agency
of
the
United
Nations
.
•
Corrosion
occurs
by
the
agency
of
water
and
oxygen
acting
on
metal
.
Corrosion
occurs
by
the
agency
of
water
and
oxygen
acting
on
metal
.
From
Medieval
Latin
agentia
meaning
“
action
,
operation
”;
this
formal
sense
survives
mainly
in
phrases
like
“
through
the
agency
of
.”
generation
noun
all
the
people
born
and
living
at
about
the
same
time
,
considered
as
a
group
•
People
of
my
generation
often
remember
life
before
smartphones
.
People
of
my
generation
often
remember
life
before
smartphones
.
•
The
younger
generation
is
more
concerned
about
climate
change
.
The
younger
generation
is
more
concerned
about
climate
change
.
noun
-
generation
the
act
or
process
of
producing
or
creating
something
,
especially
power
,
heat
,
or
ideas
•
Wind
farms
help
with
the
generation
of
clean
electricity
.
Wind
farms
help
with
the
generation
of
clean
electricity
.
•
Brainstorming
meetings
spark
the
generation
of
new
ideas
.
Brainstorming
meetings
spark
the
generation
of
new
ideas
.
noun
each
stage
in
a
family
line
,
measured
from
parent
to
child
•
My
family
has
lived
in
this
village
for
five
generations
.
My
family
has
lived
in
this
village
for
five
generations
.
•
She
is
the
third
generation
of
doctors
in
her
family
.
She
is
the
third
generation
of
doctors
in
her
family
.
noun
a
particular
stage
in
the
development
of
a
product
,
technology
,
or
idea
•
This
is
the
latest
generation
of
smartphone
with
a
folding
screen
.
This
is
the
latest
generation
of
smartphone
with
a
folding
screen
.
•
Second-generation
vaccines
show
fewer
side
effects
.
Second-generation
vaccines
show
fewer
side
effects
.
agent
noun
a
person
whose
job
is
to
arrange
,
manage
,
or
negotiate
things
on
behalf
of
someone
else
,
such
as
a
travel
agent
,
sports
agent
,
or
literary
agent
•
The
actor's
agent
secured
her
a
role
in
a
blockbuster
movie
.
The
actor's
agent
secured
her
a
role
in
a
blockbuster
movie
.
•
We
booked
our
flights
through
a
helpful
travel
agent
who
found
us
a
discount
.
We
booked
our
flights
through
a
helpful
travel
agent
who
found
us
a
discount
.
From
Latin
agent-
,
agēns
“
one
who
does
or
acts
”,
present
participle
of
agere
“
to
do
,
drive
”.
noun
a
person
who
secretly
collects
information
or
carries
out
covert
operations
for
a
government
or
organization
;
a
spy
•
The
undercover
agent
blended
into
the
busy
market
while
taking
covert
photos
.
The
undercover
agent
blended
into
the
busy
market
while
taking
covert
photos
.
•
No
one
suspected
she
was
a
secret
agent
until
her
mission
was
revealed
.
No
one
suspected
she
was
a
secret
agent
until
her
mission
was
revealed
.
noun
a
substance
,
force
,
or
thing
that
produces
a
particular
effect
or
change
•
Soap
is
a
cleaning
agent
that
dissolves
grease
.
Soap
is
a
cleaning
agent
that
dissolves
grease
.
•
The
doctor
used
a
local
anesthetic
agent
before
stitching
the
cut
.
The
doctor
used
a
local
anesthetic
agent
before
stitching
the
cut
.
noun
a
software
program
,
robot
,
or
device
that
performs
tasks
automatically
for
a
user
or
system
•
The
email
agent
automatically
sorts
incoming
messages
into
folders
.
The
email
agent
automatically
sorts
incoming
messages
into
folders
.
•
A
virtual
agent
on
the
website
answered
my
questions
instantly
.
A
virtual
agent
on
the
website
answered
my
questions
instantly
.
generally
adverb
usually
or
in
most
situations
•
On
weekends
,
families
generally
eat
breakfast
together
.
On
weekends
,
families
generally
eat
breakfast
together
.
•
Cats
generally
dislike
taking
baths
.
Cats
generally
dislike
taking
baths
.
adverb
without
focusing
on
specific
details
;
broadly
or
in
a
general
way
•
Generally speaking
,
electric
cars
are
quieter
than
gasoline
cars
.
Generally speaking
,
electric
cars
are
quieter
than
gasoline
cars
.
•
The
report
,
generally speaking
,
supports
our
earlier
findings
.
The
report
,
generally speaking
,
supports
our
earlier
findings
.
intelligence
noun
the
ability
to
learn
,
understand
,
and
think
clearly
and
logically
•
Puzzles
are
a
fun
way
to
sharpen
your
intelligence
.
Puzzles
are
a
fun
way
to
sharpen
your
intelligence
.
•
The
science
teacher
praised
Carlos
for
the
intelligence
he
showed
during
the
experiment
.
The
science
teacher
praised
Carlos
for
the
intelligence
he
showed
during
the
experiment
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
,
from
Latin
intelligentia
‘
understanding
’,
from
intelligere
‘
understand
’.
noun
secret
or
strategic
information
collected
about
an
enemy
,
competitor
,
or
situation
•
The
general
waited
for
fresh
intelligence
before
moving
his
troops
.
The
general
waited
for
fresh
intelligence
before
moving
his
troops
.
•
Accurate
market
intelligence
helped
the
company
beat
its
rivals
.
Accurate
market
intelligence
helped
the
company
beat
its
rivals
.
Military
use
attested
from
the
late
16th
century
,
originally
referring
to
information
obtained
by
spying
.
noun
a
government
or
military
organization
that
collects
and
analyzes
secret
information
•
He
decided
to
apply
for
a
job
with
naval
intelligence
.
He
decided
to
apply
for
a
job
with
naval
intelligence
.
•
Parliament
questioned
whether
the
country's
intelligence
had
warned
of
the
threat
in
time
.
Parliament
questioned
whether
the
country's
intelligence
had
warned
of
the
threat
in
time
.
Organizational
sense
arose
in
the
early
20th
century
as
governments
formalized
agencies
dedicated
to
gathering
information
.
emergency
noun
-
emergency
,
emergencies
a
serious
,
unexpected
situation
that
needs
immediate
action
to
prevent
injury
,
damage
,
or
danger
•
When
the
fire
alarm
rang
,
the
teacher
knew
it
was
an
emergency
.
When
the
fire
alarm
rang
,
the
teacher
knew
it
was
an
emergency
.
•
Dial
911
if
there
is
a
medical
emergency
.
Dial
911
if
there
is
a
medical
emergency
.
Early
17th
century
:
from
Latin
emergentia
‘
arising
,
unforeseen
occurrence
’,
from
emergere
‘
to
arise
,
come
forth
’.
adjective
designed
for
or
used
in
a
sudden
,
dangerous
situation
•
Push
the
emergency
button
to
stop
the
machine
.
Push
the
emergency
button
to
stop
the
machine
.
•
The
hospital
has
an
emergency
room
that
is
open
all
night
.
The
hospital
has
an
emergency
room
that
is
open
all
night
.
From
the
noun
sense
of
“
emergency
,”
used
attributively
to
modify
another
noun
.
generate
verb
-
generate
,
generating
,
generates
,
generated
to
produce
or
create
something
such
as
heat
,
electricity
,
feelings
,
or
results
•
The
wind
turbines
on
the
hill
generate
enough
electricity
for
the
entire
village
.
The
wind
turbines
on
the
hill
generate
enough
electricity
for
the
entire
village
.
•
Squeezing
the
hand
warmer
causes
a
reaction
that
generates
heat
within
seconds
.
Squeezing
the
hand
warmer
causes
a
reaction
that
generates
heat
within
seconds
.
Borrowed
from
Latin
generāre
“
to
beget
,
produce
”,
from
genus
“
birth
,
kind
”.
verb
-
generate
,
generating
,
generates
,
generated
to
create
data
,
images
,
or
other
output
automatically
using
a
machine
or
computer
program
•
The
computer
program
can
generate
ten
random
passwords
in
a
second
.
The
computer
program
can
generate
ten
random
passwords
in
a
second
.
•
Clicking
the
button
generates
a
detailed
weather
map
for
the
pilots
.
Clicking
the
button
generates
a
detailed
weather
map
for
the
pilots
.
Same
origin
as
main
sense
:
Latin
generāre
“
to
beget
,
produce
”.
gender
noun
a
person
’
s
social
identity
of
being
male
,
female
,
both
,
neither
,
or
somewhere
in
between
,
which
may
or
may
not
match
the
sex
they
were
assigned
at
birth
•
The
survey
allowed
people
to
choose
their
gender
freely
.
The
survey
allowed
people
to
choose
their
gender
freely
.
•
Alex
explained
that
gender
is
different
from
biological
sex
.
Alex
explained
that
gender
is
different
from
biological
sex
.
From
Middle
English
“
gendre
”
meaning
kind
or
sort
,
borrowed
from
Old
French
,
originally
from
Latin
“
genus
”
meaning
birth
or
kind
.
noun
in
grammar
,
the
class
a
noun
belongs
to
,
such
as
masculine
,
feminine
,
or
neuter
,
which
can
affect
the
form
of
related
words
•
In
Spanish
,
every
noun
has
a
grammatical
gender
.
In
Spanish
,
every
noun
has
a
grammatical
gender
.
•
The
word
“
table
”
is
feminine
in
French
gender
.
The
word
“
table
”
is
feminine
in
French
gender
.
Same
historical
root
as
the
social
sense
,
but
applied
to
words
in
Latin
grammar
and
carried
into
modern
linguistic
study
.
verb
-
gender
,
gendering
,
genders
,
gendered
to
classify
or
describe
something
or
someone
as
male
,
female
,
or
another
gender
•
Marketers
often
gender
products
like
razors
and
pens
.
Marketers
often
gender
products
like
razors
and
pens
.
•
It
is
unhelpful
to
gender
hobbies
as
only
for
boys
or
only
for
girls
.
It
is
unhelpful
to
gender
hobbies
as
only
for
boys
or
only
for
girls
.
From
the
noun
“
gender
”;
the
verb
form
began
to
appear
in
the
20th
century
as
sociologists
discussed
how
society
labels
things
as
male
or
female
.
gene
noun
a
unit
of
DNA
that
carries
information
from
parents
to
children
and
decides
one
particular
characteristic
,
such
as
eye
colour
•
Eye
colour
is
controlled
by
a
gene
you
inherit
from
your
parents
.
Eye
colour
is
controlled
by
a
gene
you
inherit
from
your
parents
.
•
Scientists
discovered
a
new
gene
that
helps
some
plants
survive
drought
.
Scientists
discovered
a
new
gene
that
helps
some
plants
survive
drought
.
coined
in
1909
from
German
„Gen
"
based
on
Greek
„genos
"
meaning
"
race
,
offspring
"
gentleman
noun
-
gentleman
,
gentlemen
a
man
who
behaves
in
a
polite
,
kind
,
and
respectful
way
toward
other
people
•
The
gentleman
opened
the
door
for
the
family
and
smiled
politely
.
The
gentleman
opened
the
door
for
the
family
and
smiled
politely
.
•
Be
a
gentleman
and
let
your
guests
take
the
first
slice
of
cake
.
Be
a
gentleman
and
let
your
guests
take
the
first
slice
of
cake
.
From
Middle
English
gentilman
,
originally
meaning
a
man
of
noble
birth
,
combining
gentle
(
noble
)
+
man
.
noun
-
gentleman
,
gentlemen
(
historical
)
a
man
of
good
social
position
,
especially
one
just
below
the
nobility
in
Britain
in
the
past
•
In
the
18th
century
,
a
gentleman
was
expected
to
live
off
his
land
and
not
work
for
wages
.
In
the
18th
century
,
a
gentleman
was
expected
to
live
off
his
land
and
not
work
for
wages
.
•
Only
those
born
into
certain
families
could
truly
call
themselves
gentleman
in
Victorian
Britain
.
Only
those
born
into
certain
families
could
truly
call
themselves
gentleman
in
Victorian
Britain
.
Sense
developed
in
the
late
Middle
Ages
;
by
the
16th
century
it
referred
to
men
entitled
to
a
coat
of
arms
,
ranking
below
the
nobility
.
agenda
noun
a
written
or
printed
list
of
topics
or
things
to
be
done
and
discussed
at
a
meeting
or
event
,
arranged
in
the
order
you
will
deal
with
them
•
Before
the
meeting
,
Rosa
printed
the
agenda
and
handed
a
copy
to
each
colleague
.
Before
the
meeting
,
Rosa
printed
the
agenda
and
handed
a
copy
to
each
colleague
.
•
The
chairperson
moved
quickly
through
the
agenda
to
finish
before
lunch
.
The
chairperson
moved
quickly
through
the
agenda
to
finish
before
lunch
.
From
Latin
agenda
,
neuter
plural
of
agendum
“
things
to
be
done
”,
from
agere
“
to
do
,
act
”.
noun
a
set
of
goals
or
plans
,
especially
a
hidden
or
personal
reason
for
doing
something
•
Some
critics
believe
the
senator
has
a
hidden
agenda
behind
the
new
law
.
Some
critics
believe
the
senator
has
a
hidden
agenda
behind
the
new
law
.
•
Tom
’
s
only
agenda
is
to
make
sure
the
project
succeeds
.
Tom
’
s
only
agenda
is
to
make
sure
the
project
succeeds
.
Developed
figuratively
from
the
idea
of
a
meeting
list
to
mean
the
underlying
list
of
personal
motives
a
person
carries
.
general
adjective
covering
or
affecting
most
people
,
things
,
or
situations
,
rather
than
focusing
on
specific
details
•
The
general
opinion
is
that
the
park
should
stay
open
later
.
The
general
opinion
is
that
the
park
should
stay
open
later
.
•
There
was
a
general
feeling
of
excitement
before
the
concert
.
There
was
a
general
feeling
of
excitement
before
the
concert
.
From
Latin
generalis
“
relating
to
all
,
of
a
whole
,”
from
genus
“
kind
,
type
.”
adjective
giving
only
the
main
idea
and
not
all
the
details
•
Could
you
give
me
a
general
idea
of
the
budget
?
Could
you
give
me
a
general
idea
of
the
budget
?
•
This
map
shows
the
general
location
of
the
campsite
.
This
map
shows
the
general
location
of
the
campsite
.
noun
a
high-ranking
officer
in
the
army
,
air
force
,
or
Marines
,
above
a
colonel
•
The
general
inspected
the
troops
on
the
parade
ground
.
The
general
inspected
the
troops
on
the
parade
ground
.
•
A
retired
general
gave
a
speech
about
leadership
at
the
university
.
A
retired
general
gave
a
speech
about
leadership
at
the
university
.
Adopted
in
the
14th
century
from
the
adjective
“
general
,”
originally
referring
to
an
officer
with
authority
over
an
entire
army
rather
than
a
specific
unit
.
adjective
usual
or
normal
;
happening
or
existing
most
of
the
time
•
As
a
general
rule
,
I
go
jogging
before
breakfast
.
As
a
general
rule
,
I
go
jogging
before
breakfast
.
•
Cold
,
rainy
weather
is
general
in
this
region
during
winter
.
Cold
,
rainy
weather
is
general
in
this
region
during
winter
.
genetic
adjective
related
to
genes
and
how
physical
or
health
traits
are
passed
from
parents
to
their
children
•
Some
diseases
are
genetic
and
can
run
in
families
.
Some
diseases
are
genetic
and
can
run
in
families
.
•
Scientists
study
genetic
differences
to
understand
why
some
plants
grow
faster
.
Scientists
study
genetic
differences
to
understand
why
some
plants
grow
faster
.
From
gene
+
-etic
,
first
used
in
the
early
20th
century
after
the
discovery
of
Mendelian
inheritance
.
adjective
connected
with
the
origin
or
development
of
something
such
as
a
language
,
system
,
or
set
of
ideas
•
Linguists
found
a
genetic
link
between
the
two
ancient
languages
.
Linguists
found
a
genetic
link
between
the
two
ancient
languages
.
•
The
museum
traced
the
genetic
evolution
of
the
city's
design
style
.
The
museum
traced
the
genetic
evolution
of
the
city's
design
style
.
Broader
sense
"
pertaining
to
origin
"
dates
to
the
mid-17th
century
,
from
Greek
genesis
meaning
"
origin
".
intelligent
adjective
able
to
learn
,
think
,
and
understand
quickly
and
well
•
Maria
is
an
intelligent
student
who
solves
complex
math
problems
with
ease
.
Maria
is
an
intelligent
student
who
solves
complex
math
problems
with
ease
.
•
Crows
are
surprisingly
intelligent
and
can
use
simple
tools
to
get
food
.
Crows
are
surprisingly
intelligent
and
can
use
simple
tools
to
get
food
.
Late
Middle
English
,
from
Latin
“
intelligent-
”,
present
participle
of
“
intellegere
”
meaning
“
understand
”.
adjective
showing
clear
thought
,
understanding
,
or
good
judgment
•
That
was
an
intelligent
question
during
the
meeting
.
That
was
an
intelligent
question
during
the
meeting
.
•
She
made
an
intelligent
decision
to
save
part
of
her
salary
each
month
.
She
made
an
intelligent
decision
to
save
part
of
her
salary
each
month
.
Derived
from
Latin
roots
meaning
“
choose
wisely
,
understand
”.
adjective
using
advanced
technology
to
sense
,
learn
,
and
act
automatically
like
a
thinking
person
•
The
new
smartphone
has
an
intelligent
assistant
that
answers
voice
commands
.
The
new
smartphone
has
an
intelligent
assistant
that
answers
voice
commands
.
•
Farmers
installed
an
intelligent
irrigation
system
that
waters
crops
only
when
the
soil
is
dry
.
Farmers
installed
an
intelligent
irrigation
system
that
waters
crops
only
when
the
soil
is
dry
.
Applied
to
machines
since
the
mid-20th
century
with
the
rise
of
computing
and
artificial
intelligence
.
legend
noun
a
traditional
story
,
often
about
heroes
,
magical
events
,
or
famous
places
,
that
many
people
know
but
that
may
not
be
completely
true
•
According
to
local
legend
,
a
giant
sleeps
beneath
the
mountain
.
According
to
local
legend
,
a
giant
sleeps
beneath
the
mountain
.
•
The
guide
told
the
scary
legend
of
the
headless
horseman
to
the
tourists
.
The
guide
told
the
scary
legend
of
the
headless
horseman
to
the
tourists
.
From
Latin
legenda
“
things
to
be
read
”,
later
referring
to
saints
’
lives
and
then
to
traditional
stories
noun
a
person
who
is
extremely
famous
and
admired
for
great
achievements
•
Michael
Jordan
is
a
basketball
legend
known
all
over
the
world
.
Michael
Jordan
is
a
basketball
legend
known
all
over
the
world
.
•
My
grandfather
became
a
local
legend
for
repairing
bicycles
for
free
.
My
grandfather
became
a
local
legend
for
repairing
bicycles
for
free
.
Extension
of
the
story
sense
:
a
person
so
noteworthy
that
stories
are
told
about
them
noun
the
part
of
a
map
,
chart
,
or
diagram
that
explains
what
its
symbols
or
colors
mean
•
Always
read
the
map
’
s
legend
to
understand
the
symbols
before
you
start
hiking
.
Always
read
the
map
’
s
legend
to
understand
the
symbols
before
you
start
hiking
.
•
The
diagram
’
s
legend
shows
which
color
represents
each
chemical
element
.
The
diagram
’
s
legend
shows
which
color
represents
each
chemical
element
.
From
the
idea
of
"
something
to
be
read
"
placed
beside
images
,
extended
to
explanatory
keys
on
maps
and
diagrams
interjection
used
informally
to
praise
someone
or
something
you
think
is
great
•
You
got
front-row
concert
tickets
?
Legend
!
You
got
front-row
concert
tickets
?
Legend
!
•
She
fixed
my
laptop
in
five
minutes
—
legend
!
She
fixed
my
laptop
in
five
minutes
—
legend
!
From
the
noun
sense
"
famous
person
",
shortened
into
an
exclamation
of
praise
in
British
and
Australian
slang
in
the
late
20th
century
genius
noun
-
genius
,
geniuses
a
person
with
very
great
intelligence
or
creative
ability
•
Albert
Einstein
is
widely
regarded
as
a
genius
in
physics
.
Albert
Einstein
is
widely
regarded
as
a
genius
in
physics
.
•
Everyone
agreed
that
the
teenage
chess
prodigy
was
a
real
genius
.
Everyone
agreed
that
the
teenage
chess
prodigy
was
a
real
genius
.
from
Latin
genius
“
guardian
spirit
,
innate
ability
”,
later
“
extraordinary
talent
”
noun
-
genius
,
geniuses
exceptional
natural
ability
or
creative
power
•
His
genius
for
storytelling
kept
the
children
captivated
.
His
genius
for
storytelling
kept
the
children
captivated
.
•
The
architect
showed
her
genius
in
the
building
’
s
elegant
curves
.
The
architect
showed
her
genius
in
the
building
’
s
elegant
curves
.
adjective
very
clever
,
original
,
or
excellent
•
That
was
a
genius
idea
—
let
’
s
do
it
!
That
was
a
genius
idea
—
let
’
s
do
it
!
•
Her
plan
to
save
water
is
simply
genius
.
Her
plan
to
save
water
is
simply
genius
.
noun
-
genius
,
geniuses
the
distinctive
spirit
,
mood
,
or
character
of
a
place
,
time
,
or
institution
•
The
café
captured
the
creative
genius
of
1920s
Paris
.
The
café
captured
the
creative
genius
of
1920s
Paris
.
•
The
park
’
s
design
preserves
the
natural
genius
of
the
landscape
.
The
park
’
s
design
preserves
the
natural
genius
of
the
landscape
.
gently
adverb
with
little
force
or
pressure
,
so
that
something
moves
softly
and
carefully
•
He
placed
the
sleeping
baby
gently
in
the
crib
.
He
placed
the
sleeping
baby
gently
in
the
crib
.
•
Please
stir
the
soup
gently
so
it
doesn
’
t
spill
.
Please
stir
the
soup
gently
so
it
doesn
’
t
spill
.
Middle
English
,
from
Old
French
‘
gentement
’,
from
‘
gent
’
meaning
‘
kind
’
or
‘
noble
’.
adverb
in
a
kind
and
mild
way
that
shows
care
for
someone
’
s
feelings
•
She
spoke
gently
to
calm
the
frightened
puppy
.
She
spoke
gently
to
calm
the
frightened
puppy
.
•
The
teacher
gently
explained
the
mistake
to
the
student
.
The
teacher
gently
explained
the
mistake
to
the
student
.
Same
origin
as
other
sense
:
from
Old
French
‘
gentement
’,
linked
to
‘
gent
’
meaning
kind
.
genuine
adjective
real
and
authentic
;
not
fake
,
copied
,
or
artificial
.
•
The
jeweler
assured
us
the
ring
was
made
of
genuine
gold
.
The
jeweler
assured
us
the
ring
was
made
of
genuine
gold
.
•
Only
genuine
leather
ages
with
that
rich
,
warm
patina
.
Only
genuine
leather
ages
with
that
rich
,
warm
patina
.
From
Latin
genuinus
“
innate
,
native
,
authentic
,”
likely
related
to
genus
“
birth
,
kind
.”
adjective
sincere
and
honest
in
feeling
or
expression
.
•
She
greeted
me
with
a
genuine
smile
that
made
me
feel
welcome
.
She
greeted
me
with
a
genuine
smile
that
made
me
feel
welcome
.
•
His
apology
sounded
genuine
,
so
I
forgave
him
.
His
apology
sounded
genuine
,
so
I
forgave
him
.
Same
origin
as
the
sense
‘
authentic
,’
applied
figuratively
to
feelings
in
the
17th
century
.
adjective
born
to
legally
married
parents
;
legitimate
(
archaic
).
•
In
medieval
law
,
only
a
genuine
heir
could
inherit
the
estate
.
In
medieval
law
,
only
a
genuine
heir
could
inherit
the
estate
.
•
The
king
declared
the
boy
his
genuine
son
.
The
king
declared
the
boy
his
genuine
son
.
Extended
from
the
sense
‘
authentic
’
to
mean
“
of
legitimate
birth
”
in
Late
Middle
English
;
now
largely
historical
.
genre
noun
a
category
of
literature
,
music
,
film
,
or
any
other
art
form
whose
works
share
the
same
general
style
,
form
,
or
subject
matter
•
Sci-fi
is
my
favorite
genre
because
I
love
stories
about
space
travel
.
Sci-fi
is
my
favorite
genre
because
I
love
stories
about
space
travel
.
•
The
festival
features
bands
from
every
music
genre
,
from
jazz
to
heavy
metal
.
The
festival
features
bands
from
every
music
genre
,
from
jazz
to
heavy
metal
.
Borrowed
into
English
in
the
early
19th
century
from
French
genre
“
kind
,
sort
”,
ultimately
from
Latin
genus
“
race
,
stock
,
kind
”.
gentle
adjective
-
gentle
,
gentler
,
gentlest
kind
,
caring
,
and
not
rough
in
the
way
you
speak
to
or
treat
people
,
animals
,
or
things
•
The
nurse
spoke
in
a
gentle
voice
to
comfort
the
child
.
The
nurse
spoke
in
a
gentle
voice
to
comfort
the
child
.
•
Please
be
gentle
when
you
pet
the
kitten
.
Please
be
gentle
when
you
pet
the
kitten
.
From
Middle
English
gentel
,
from
Old
French
gentil
“
noble
,
kind
”,
ultimately
from
Latin
gentilis
“
of
the
same
family
”.
adjective
-
gentle
,
gentler
,
gentlest
mild
and
not
strong
,
loud
,
or
forceful
•
A
gentle
breeze
moved
the
curtains
.
A
gentle
breeze
moved
the
curtains
.
•
Use
a
gentle
detergent
for
delicate
clothes
.
Use
a
gentle
detergent
for
delicate
clothes
.
adjective
-
gentle
,
gentler
,
gentlest
having
a
slight
or
gradual
slope
,
curve
,
or
change
;
not
steep
or
sudden
•
The
trail
rose
at
a
gentle
angle
through
the
forest
.
The
trail
rose
at
a
gentle
angle
through
the
forest
.
•
Farmers
prefer
fields
with
gentle
slopes
for
easy
plowing
.
Farmers
prefer
fields
with
gentle
slopes
for
easy
plowing
.
adjective
-
gentle
,
gentler
,
gentlest
born
into
a
high
social
class
;
noble
or
well-born
(
archaic
)
•
Only
gentle
families
could
attend
the
king
’
s
private
ball
.
Only
gentle
families
could
attend
the
king
’
s
private
ball
.
•
She
was
of
gentle
birth
but
chose
a
simple
life
.
She
was
of
gentle
birth
but
chose
a
simple
life
.
verb
-
gentle
,
gentling
,
gentles
,
gentled
to
make
someone
or
an
animal
calm
,
quiet
,
or
tame
•
The
trainer
slowly
gentled
the
wild
horse
.
The
trainer
slowly
gentled
the
wild
horse
.
•
She
tried
to
gentle
her
breathing
before
the
speech
.
She
tried
to
gentle
her
breathing
before
the
speech
.
noun
a
small
maggot
used
as
bait
for
fishing
•
The
angler
threaded
a
gentle
onto
his
hook
.
The
angler
threaded
a
gentle
onto
his
hook
.
•
He
bought
a
tub
of
gentles
from
the
bait
shop
.
He
bought
a
tub
of
gentles
from
the
bait
shop
.
Probably
from
the
idea
that
maggots
used
for
fishing
were
bred
from
the
offcuts
of
‘
gentle
’ (
tender
)
meat
.
oxygen
noun
-
oxygen
a
colorless
,
odorless
gas
(
chemical
symbol
O
)
that
makes
up
about
one-fifth
of
the
air
and
is
essential
for
breathing
,
combustion
,
and
many
chemical
reactions
.
•
Deep-sea
divers
carry
tanks
filled
with
oxygen
so
they
can
breathe
underwater
.
Deep-sea
divers
carry
tanks
filled
with
oxygen
so
they
can
breathe
underwater
.
•
During
science
class
,
the
teacher
showed
how
burning
a
candle
uses
up
the
oxygen
in
a
closed
jar
.
During
science
class
,
the
teacher
showed
how
burning
a
candle
uses
up
the
oxygen
in
a
closed
jar
.
Coined
in
the
late
18th
century
from
French
‘
oxygène
’,
formed
from
Greek
‘
oxys
’
meaning
‘
sharp
,
acid
’
and
‘
-genes
’
meaning
‘
producer
’,
because
early
chemists
mistakenly
thought
it
was
necessary
to
make
acids
.
noun
-
oxygen
something
that
is
vitally
needed
to
keep
an
activity
,
system
,
or
feeling
alive
and
successful
.
•
Freedom
of
the
press
is
the
oxygen
of
a
healthy
democracy
.
Freedom
of
the
press
is
the
oxygen
of
a
healthy
democracy
.
•
For
many
artists
,
inspiration
is
the
oxygen
that
fuels
their
creativity
.
For
many
artists
,
inspiration
is
the
oxygen
that
fuels
their
creativity
.
generous
adjective
willing
to
give
money
,
help
,
or
time
to
others
,
often
more
than
is
usual
or
expected
•
Mrs
.
Lee
is
always
generous
with
cookies
for
the
neighborhood
kids
.
Mrs
.
Lee
is
always
generous
with
cookies
for
the
neighborhood
kids
.
•
After
winning
the
lottery
,
he
made
a
generous
donation
to
the
local
animal
shelter
.
After
winning
the
lottery
,
he
made
a
generous
donation
to
the
local
animal
shelter
.
Late
Middle
English
from
Latin
"
generosus
"
meaning
"
noble
,
of
good
birth
,"
later
"
magnanimous
,
giving
."
adjective
larger
or
more
plentiful
than
is
necessary
or
expected
•
The
waiter
poured
a
generous
glass
of
lemonade
that
nearly
filled
the
jar
.
The
waiter
poured
a
generous
glass
of
lemonade
that
nearly
filled
the
jar
.
•
She
spread
a
generous
layer
of
butter
on
the
warm
toast
.
She
spread
a
generous
layer
of
butter
on
the
warm
toast
.
adjective
showing
kindness
,
understanding
,
or
fairness
toward
others
•
She
wrote
a
generous
review
that
highlighted
the
young
author
’
s
potential
.
She
wrote
a
generous
review
that
highlighted
the
young
author
’
s
potential
.
•
Despite
the
error
,
the
coach
gave
a
generous
interpretation
of
the
player
’
s
actions
.
Despite
the
error
,
the
coach
gave
a
generous
interpretation
of
the
player
’
s
actions
.
indigenous
adjective
living
,
growing
,
or
existing
naturally
in
a
particular
place
;
native
to
that
area
•
Kangaroos
are
indigenous
to
Australia
.
Kangaroos
are
indigenous
to
Australia
.
•
The
botanist
carefully
recorded
the
indigenous
flowers
she
found
on
the
remote
mountain
.
The
botanist
carefully
recorded
the
indigenous
flowers
she
found
on
the
remote
mountain
.
From
Latin
indigena
“
native
,
sprung
from
the
land
” (
indu
“
in
,
within
”
+
gignere
“
to
beget
”)
plus
the
adjective-forming
suffix
-ous
.