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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jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
dissonancelack of agreement
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
poreto gaze intently
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
inertlacking the power to move
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument