Progress

easyPositive tone

PROG-res

verb

Definition

To move forward or onward in space or time; to develop toward an improved state

Memory hook

PRO-GRESS: Step FORWARD (pro + gradi) -- making progress toward your goal.

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Word roots

proforward(Latin)
gradito walk, step(Latin)

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Examples

The patient is progressing well after surgery.
Technology has progressed rapidly in recent decades.

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The patient is ______ well after surgery.
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progressing

Synonyms

advancedevelopimproveevolve

Antonyms

regressdeclinedeteriorateretreat

Categories

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GRE Tip

Progress is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "advance" or "develop" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "regress".

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