GRE Word List

PROGENY

descendants

The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.

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WordMeaning
fruitfulyielding or producing fruit
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.