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
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction