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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| insightful | exhibiting or characterized by insight |
| unmitigated | not lessened : unrelieved |
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| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
| daub | to cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |