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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substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
shoveto push along
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
peerlessmatchless
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
obligatorybinding in law or conscience