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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prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
hideto put out of sight : secrete
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palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
randoma haphazard course
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
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