GRE Word List
ANCESTRY
line of descent : lineage
The meaning of the word ancestry is line of descent : lineage.
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| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
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| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| rousing | giving rise to excitement : stirring |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |
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