GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

Random words

WordMeaning
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
vitalof the utmost importance
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
addressto mark directions for delivery on
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets