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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levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
parleyto speak with another : confer
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district