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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distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
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chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
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consummateextremely skilled and accomplished