GRE Word List
PROGENY
descendants
The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
| ovation | a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| converse | to exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| ceremonious | devoted to forms and ceremony |