GRE Word List

ANCESTRY

line of descent : lineage

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

Random words

WordMeaning
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition