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descendants

The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.

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WordMeaning
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
calculatedapt
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
approbationcommendation
disconcertto throw into confusion
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character