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
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
decreean order usually having the force of law
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
denotationan act or process of denoting
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
mulctfine
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully