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
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
firebranda piece of burning wood
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
immobilitynot moving : motionless
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
exchequera department or office of state in medieval England charged with the collection and management of the royal revenue and judicial determination of all revenue causes
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
genuflectto bend the knee
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
predetermineforeordain