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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| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
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| gustatory | relating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste |
| hurl | rush |
| interstice | a space that intervenes between things |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |