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 |
|---|---|
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| espouse | marry |
| disband | to break up the organization of : dissolve |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| sibling | sib |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |