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
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
depravitya corrupt act or practice
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
providentfrugal
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
symmetrybalanced proportions
stem_fromarise from; originate from