GRE Word List
PROGENY
descendants
The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| application | an act of applying: |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |
| concerted | mutually contrived or agreed on |
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |