GRE Word List
PROGENY
descendants
The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| longevity | a long duration of individual life |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| recidivism | a tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior |
| prudent | characterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| fluted | having or marked by grooves |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |