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
shearto cut off the hair from
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
nexusconnection
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
tatterto make ragged