GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

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WordMeaning
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
obsessivetending to cause obsession
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly