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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bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
ripto tear or split apart or open
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that