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 |
|---|---|
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| vicar | an ecclesiastical agent: such as |