GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

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WordMeaning
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
dourstern
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
uprightperpendicular
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature