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
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery