GRE Word List
PROGENY
descendants
The meaning of the word progeny is descendants.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| compute | to determine especially by mathematical means |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |
| protuberance | something that is protuberant |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |