GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

Random words

WordMeaning
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
stringenttight
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
tantruma fit of bad temper
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality