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
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
brackishsomewhat salty
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
diademcrown
slywise in practical affairs
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
monotonytedious sameness