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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unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
dulltedious
brevityshortness of duration
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
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snivelto run at the nose