GRE Word List
ANCESTRY
line of descent : lineage
The meaning of the word ancestry is line of descent : lineage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exploit | deed |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| libidinous | having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious |
| cumulative | increasing by successive additions |
| peer | one that is of equal standing with another : equal |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |