GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

Random words

WordMeaning
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
zealota zealous person
ingratean ungrateful person
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
superannuatedoutmoded
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument