GRE Word List
PROGENITOR
an ancestor in the direct line : forefather
The meaning of the word progenitor is an ancestor in the direct line : forefather.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
| replica | an exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist |
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |
| lounge | to act or move idly or lazily : loaf |