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
lugubriousmournful
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
prowessdistinguished bravery
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage