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
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
maroona dark red
chasethe hunting of wild animals
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion