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.

Random words

WordMeaning
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
dowseto plunge into water