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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canarda false or unfounded report or story
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clipencompass
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disperseto cause to break up (see break up
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
frigidintensely cold
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
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