GRE Word List

PROGENY

descendants

The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.

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WordMeaning
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
incarcerateto put in prison
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense