GRE Word List
FOREBEARS
ancestor
The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bitter | being, 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 |
| primordial | first created or developed : primeval |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |