GRE Word List

PROGENY

descendants

The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.

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WordMeaning
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
amuleta 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)
applicationan act of applying:
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull