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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effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
finicky | extremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards |
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disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
giddy | dizzy |
inopportune | inconvenient |
factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
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hummock | a rounded knoll or hillock |
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