GRE Word List
FOREBEARS
ancestor
The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| stock | a store or supply accumulated or available |
| knotty | marked by or full of knots |
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
| discretion | individual choice or judgment |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| purse | a small bag for money |