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progeny

/ˈprɒdʒəni/
prog · e · ny ˈprɒdʒ · ə · ni
English Definition
n. offspring children descendants
中文释义
子孙，后代
Significado en Español
progenie, descendencia
한국어 뜻
자손, 후손
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
con cháu, hậu duệ
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Example Sentence

The old man was proud of his numerous progeny.

老人为自己众多的子孙感到骄傲。

Synonyms
offspring descendants
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pro- (before) + geny (birth) → progeny, descendants.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word progeny in the following sentence: The scientist was eager to study the progeny of the experimental mice to determine any inherited traits.

  1. A annoyances
  2. B offspring
  3. C purchases
  4. D climates
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B — offspring. “progeny” means n. offspring children descendants

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The proud lioness watched over her playful ______ in the tall grass.

  1. A progeny
  2. B parents
  3. C ancestors
  4. D elders
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A — progeny. “progeny” means n. offspring children descendants

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Common questions about “progeny”

What does “progeny” mean?

progeny — n. offspring children descendants. In Chinese: 子孙，后代.

How do you pronounce “progeny”?

progeny is pronounced /ˈprɒdʒəni/. It breaks into 3 syllables: prog · e · ny.

How do you use “progeny” in a sentence?

The old man was proud of his numerous progeny. (老人为自己众多的子孙感到骄傲。)

What are synonyms for “progeny”?

offspring, descendants — all close in meaning to progeny (n. offspring children descendants).

Is “progeny” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. progeny appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “progeny”?

pro- (before) + geny (birth) → progeny, descendants.

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