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 |
|---|---|
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| seine | a large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore |
| verdant | green in tint or color |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |