GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

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WordMeaning
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
superannuatedoutmoded
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament