GRE Word List

ANCESTRY

line of descent : lineage

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

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archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
stenchstink
discomposeto destroy the composure of
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
bentunenclosed grassland
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
pranktrick
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis