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
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
peerlessmatchless
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse