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
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
perforateto make a hole through
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
extolto praise highly : glorify
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered