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 |
|---|---|
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| bizarre | strikingly out of the ordinary: such as |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| phenomena | phenomenon |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |
| abnegation | denial |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |