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
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
symmetrybalanced proportions
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
indissolublenot dissoluble