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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insuperable | incapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |
| mercantile | of or relating to merchants or trading |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| lampoon | satire |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |