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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corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
dissentto withhold assent or approval
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
irreverencelack of reverence
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun