GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

Random words

WordMeaning
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
husbanda male partner in a marriage
scintillaspark
expatriatebanish
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
sleeperone that sleeps
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter