GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

Random words

WordMeaning
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
depravitya corrupt act or practice
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
mendicantbeggar
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant