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| A record of descent from one's ancestors; the study of family records. |
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| The planned annihilation of a racial, political, or cultural group. |
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| A type, class, or category, especially of fine art or literature |
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| Well-mannered; refined; polite. (Sometimes used to mean "falsely polite" or "having affected good manners.") |
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| Anyone not of the Jewish faith. |
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1. Aristocratic or well-bred people
2. In Britain, the class under the aristocracy. |
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| Having parts that are unrelated or completely different |
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1. Of the same kind or sort.
2. Composed of parts that are alike. |
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| Existing at birth but not hereditary |
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| To give rise to; to bring into existence |
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1. A beginning or origin
1. (Capitalized) The first book of the Old Testament |
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1. Occuring in or characterizing an area; native.
2. Inborn |
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| Cleverly inventive and resourceful |
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| A direct ancestor; an originator of a line of descent |
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| Children or descendants; offspring. (Sometimes progeny also refers to the results of artistic creativity. For example, Charles Dickens said that of all his progeny- meaning his novels- he loved David Copperfield best) |
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