GRE Word List

PROGENY

descendants

The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.

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WordMeaning
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
tatterto make ragged
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge