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 |
|---|---|
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| mores | the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group |
| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| commodious | comfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| clipper | one that clips something |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |