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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
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| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| prank | trick |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| wilt | loose freshness; droop |
| dys- | abnormal |
| docile | easily taught |