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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culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
remediablecapable of being remedied
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable