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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volition | the power of choosing or determining : will |
tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |
ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
prank | trick |
bid | to offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance |
eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
provident | frugal |
renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
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