GRE Word List

ANCESTRY

line of descent : lineage

The meaning of the word ancestry is line of descent : lineage.

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egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift