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
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
recountto relate in detail : narrate
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy