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
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
nubileof marriageable condition or age
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
ricketyaffected with rickets
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
fermentto undergo fermentation
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema