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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| inclined | having inclination, disposition, or tendency |
| equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |
| contiguous | being in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |