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
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
concurto express agreement
finishedentirely done
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store