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 |
|---|---|
| prodigious | causing amazement or wonder |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| belabor | to attack verbally |
| document | proof |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| arrears | the state of being behind in the discharge of obligations |
| retaliate | to return like for like |