GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

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WordMeaning
quadrupedan animal having four feet
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
reparteea quick and witty reply
reciprocateto give and take mutually
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel