GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

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WordMeaning
quarrygame
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
ordainto invest (see invest
declivitydownward inclination
capacitylegal competency (see competence
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant