GRE Word List

PROGENY

descendants

The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.

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WordMeaning
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
derelictionan intentional abandonment
vieto strive for superiority : contend
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
remittancea sum of money remitted
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles