GRE Word List
ANCESTRY
line of descent : lineage
The meaning of the word ancestry is line of descent : lineage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| synoptic | affording a general view of a whole |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| loft | an upper room or floor : attic |
| progeny | descendants |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| naivete | a naive remark or action |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| withhold | to hold back from action : check |