GRE Word List

PEDIGREE

a register recording a line of ancestors

The meaning of the word pedigree is a register recording a line of ancestors.

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WordMeaning
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics
simplisticexcessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details
stentorianextremely loud
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something