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
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle