GRE Word List

ANCESTRY

line of descent : lineage

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

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monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
providencedivine guidance or care
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
isthmusa narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas