GRE Word List

ANCESTRY

line of descent : lineage

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

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unassumingnot assuming : modest
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
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enraptureto fill with delight
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
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