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
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
motea small particle : speck
bolstera long pillow or cushion
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
apostateone who commits apostasy
verdantgreen in tint or color
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument