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 |
|---|---|
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| graphic | of or relating to the pictorial arts |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |