GRE Word List

POSTERITY

the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation

The meaning of the word posterity is the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation.

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WordMeaning
fortuitousoccurring by chance
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
skiffany of various small boats
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
belieto give a false impression of
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
festerto generate pus
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
gibeto utter taunting words