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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uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
facsimilean exact copy
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deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
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finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
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