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 |
|---|---|
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| prodigy | a highly talented child or youth |
| waif | a stray person or animal |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| cue | the letter q |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
| vestige | a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost |
| outgoing | going away : departing |