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 |
|---|---|
| pervasive | existing in or spreading through every part of something |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| shudder | to tremble convulsively : shiver |
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| bluster | to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats |
| martinet | a strict disciplinarian |
| spare | not being used |