GRE Word List

GENEALOGY

an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms

The meaning of the word genealogy is an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms.

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belateddelayed beyond the usual time
indissolublenot dissoluble
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
exudeto ooze out