GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

Random words

WordMeaning
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
piscatorialpiscatory
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
igneousformed by solidification of magma