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
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
gruntto utter a grunt