GRE Word List
FOREBEARS
ancestor
The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| reciprocate | to give and take mutually |
| incapacitate | to deprive of capacity or natural power : disable |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |