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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repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
retaliateto return like for like
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct