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
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
callousbeing hardened and thickened
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
dearthscarcity that makes dear
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future