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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swillwash
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
advertto turn the mind or attention
contagiona contagious disease
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer