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 |
|---|---|
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| 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 |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| broach | brooch |
| immaculate | spotlessly clean |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| tacit | expressed or carried on without words or speech |