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 |
|---|---|
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| distend | extend |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| arch- | a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening) |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| unsavory | insipid |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| concatenate | linked together |
| homely | suggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home |