GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

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fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
panderto act as a pander
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment