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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irremediablenot remediable
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
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problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
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integrateto form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town