GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

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WordMeaning
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
condigndeserved
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
proletariana member of the proletariat