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 |
|---|---|
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| callus | a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| arid | excessively dry |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| philanderer | a man who has sexual relations with many women |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| potentate | ruler |