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 |
|---|---|
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| minuscule | very small |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| exact | to call for forcibly or urgently and obtain |
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| antidote | a remedy to counteract the effects of poison |
| solvent | able to pay all legal debts |