Spell Bee Word: progeny

Basic Details

Word: Progeny

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: The children or descendants of a person, animal, or plant.

Synonyms: Offspring, descendants, children

Antonyms: Ancestors, forebears

Idioms and Phrases

1. Like father, like son: This phrase suggests that children often resemble their parents in behaviour or characteristics. Example: "He loves painting, just like his father; it’s true what they say, like father, like son."
2. Follow in someone's footsteps: This means to do the same things as someone else, particularly a parent. Example: "She decided to study medicine and follow in her mother’s footsteps."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The renowned scientist had a daughter who showed great promise and was seen as her father's progeny in the field of research.

Example 2: The garden was filled with vibrant flowers, each one a progeny of the original plant brought over from abroad.

Example 3: The success of the family's bakery was evident in the hard work of its progeny, who continued the family tradition.

Fun Fact

The word "progeny" comes from the Latin word "progenies," which means "offspring" or "descendants." It reflects a long history of usage in describing relationships within families.

Famous Quote

"The greatest legacy you can leave your children is not money or material things, but rather the legacy of character and faith." Billy Graham

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "progeny" mean?

a) Animals
b) Children or descendants
c) Friends
d) Neighbours

Answer: b) Children or descendants

2. Which of these is a synonym of "progeny"?

a) Friends
b) Offspring
c) Adults
d) Elders

Answer: b) Offspring

3. Which of these is an antonym of "progeny"?

a) Children
b) Ancestors
c) Offspring
d) Descendants

Answer: b) Ancestors

4. Which sentence uses "progeny" correctly?

a) The progeny of the tree were bright and colourful.
b) The progeny danced at the festival.
c) The progeny read books together.
d) The progeny of the famous chef opened their own restaurant.

Answer: d) The progeny of the famous chef opened their own restaurant.

5. Which idiom relates closely to "progeny"?

a) Follow in someone's footsteps
b) A bird in the hand
c) Let the cat out of the bag
d) All that glitters is not gold

Answer: a) Follow in someone's footsteps