GRE Word List
ANCESTRY
line of descent : lineage
The meaning of the word ancestry is line of descent : lineage.
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| furrow | a trench in the earth made by a plow |
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| cadaver | a dead body |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
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| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
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| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |