GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

Random words

WordMeaning
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
laxloose
osseousbony
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
credencemental acceptance as true or real
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency