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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| aphorism | a concise statement of a principle |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| infinitesimal | immeasurably or incalculably small |
| callus | a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| polemical | of, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial |