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 |
|---|---|
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| expatriate | banish |
| irreconcilable | impossible to reconcile |
| brisk | keenly alert : lively |
| probity | adherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |