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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incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
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astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
benisonblessing
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
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