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
nullifyto make null (see null
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration
codifyto reduce to a code
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
delugean overflowing of the land by water
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted