GRE Word List
ANCESTRY
line of descent : lineage
The meaning of the word ancestry is line of descent : lineage.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| maternal | of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| taut | having no give or slack : tightly drawn |
| spasmodic | relating to or affected or characterized by spasm |
| nebula | any of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space |
| collaborate | to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor |