GRE Word List
PROGENY
descendants
The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| blight | a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers) |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| rift | fissure |