GRE Word List
LINEAGE
descent in a line from a common progenitor
The meaning of the word lineage is descent in a line from a common progenitor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eugenic | relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| benediction | the invocation (see invocation |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| cerebration | to use the mind : think |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |