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 |
|---|---|
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| catechism | oral instruction |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| prude | a person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum |
| agape | wide open : gaping |