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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ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
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pseudonyma fictitious name
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
clipperone that clips something
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company