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 |
|---|---|
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| mass | the liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist |
| serenity | the quality or state of being serene |
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| corrode | to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |