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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agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
immobilitynot moving : motionless
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain