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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| genre | a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| animadversion | a critical and usually censorious remark |
| aesthetic | of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful |
| faculty | ability |
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| colloquy | conversation |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
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