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 |
|---|---|
| exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |
| blackball | to vote against |
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
| antiquity | ancient times |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| abstain | to choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |