GRE Word List

PROGENY

descendants

The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.

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WordMeaning
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
galvanizeto subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
panderto act as a pander
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
smeara viscous or sticky substance