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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grueling | trying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing |
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
| azure | the blue color of the clear sky |
| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| wreak | bring about |