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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WordMeaning
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
museto become absorbed in thought
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
legenda story coming down from the past