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 |
|---|---|
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| shove | to push along |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| peerless | matchless |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |