GRE Word List
ANCESTRY
line of descent : lineage
The meaning of the word ancestry is line of descent : lineage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| frenzied | feeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| validate | to make legally valid : ratify |