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

WordMeaning
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
outgoinggoing away : departing
caulkto stop up and make tight against leakage (something, such as a boat or its seams, the cracks in a window frame, or the joints of a pipe)
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
recuperateto get back : regain