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 |
|---|---|
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| sway | the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion |
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| vouchsafe | to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |