GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

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WordMeaning
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
approbationcommendation
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
apoplexystroke
plummetto fall perpendicularly
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating