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
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
skiffany of various small boats
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
abutto border on : to touch along an edge