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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potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
aloftat or to a great height
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
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disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
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