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 |
|---|---|
| braggadocio | empty boasting |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| ciliated | possessing cilia |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
| analgesic | an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |