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
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
dallyto act playfully
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
provenanceorigin
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded