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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garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
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recitala detailed account : enumeration
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
noisomenoxious
minusculevery small
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
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eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
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