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 |
|---|---|
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| urchin | hedgehog |
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| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
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