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 |
|---|---|
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| culprit | one accused of or charged with a crime |
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| leery | suspicious |
| discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
| uniformity | the quality or state of being uniform |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |