GRE Word List

ANCESTRY

line of descent : lineage

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

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endearto cause to become beloved or admired
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
podiuma low wall serving as a foundation or terrace wall: such as
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
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