GRE Word List
PROGENY
children; offspring; descendants
The meaning of the word progeny is children; offspring; descendants.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discordant | not harmonious; conflicting |
| contrite | penitent; repentant; N. contrition |
| dispassionate | calm; impartial; not influenced by personal feelings |
| spangle | small shiny metallic piece sewn to clothing for ornamentation |
| verbatim | word for word; in the same words; repeating the actual words exactly |
| icon | religious image; idol; image or representation |
| giddy | light-hearted; not serious; frivolous; dizzy; causing dizziness; Ex. giddy youth; Ex. giddy climb/height |
| indecision | irresolution; inability to make up one's mind |
| conscript | draftee; person forced into military service; V. |
| retrograde | go backwards; recede; degenerate; deteriorate; ADJ. |