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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imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
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polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
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decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point