GRE Word List

FOREBEARS

ancestor

The meaning of the word forebears is ancestor.

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WordMeaning
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
venuelocale
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
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righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
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devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon