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
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
exudeto ooze out
florescencea state or period of flourishing
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth
disingenuouslacking in candor