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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blemishto spoil by a flaw
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
steeplofty
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
leerysuspicious
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abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved