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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purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
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recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
pliantpliable
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
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