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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WordMeaning
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
obscuredark
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless