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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mountebank | a person who sells quack medicines from a platform |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| plaster | a medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance |