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.

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scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
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ostensibleintended for display : open to view
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
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outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
inanimatenot animate: