GRE Word List
FOREBEARS
ancestor
The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| lucid | suffused with light : luminous |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| coin | corner |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |