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
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
rabblea disorganized or confused collection of things
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
vendorone that vends : seller
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)