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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| Word | Meaning |
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| equipoise | a state of equilibrium |
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| debonair | suave |
| attentive | mindful |
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