GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

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WordMeaning
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
elysianof or relating to Elysium
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
elusivetending to elude: such as
tensilecapable of tension : ductile