progress
1. prog.ress \'pra:g-r*s, -.res, chiefly Brit 'pro--.gres\ n [ME, fr. L
progressus advance, fr. progressus, pp. of progrediX to go forth, fr. pro-
forward + gradi to go - more at PRO-, GRADE 1a: a royal journey or tour
marked by pomp and pageant 1b: an official journey or circuit 1c: a
journeying forward : TOUR 2: a forward or onward movement : ADVANCE 3:
gradual betterment; esp : the progressive development of mankind
2. pro.gress \pr*-'gres\ vi 1: to move forward : PROCEED 2: to develop to
a higher, better, or more advanced stage