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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WordMeaning
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
corollarya proposition (see proposition
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs