GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

Random words

WordMeaning
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
coupletwo persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired
groucha fit of bad temper
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
intermediarymediator
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
respitea period of temporary delay
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing