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

WordMeaning
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
sciondescendant
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
thronga multitude of assembled persons