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
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
dozeto sleep lightly
encompassinclude
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
markedhaving an identifying mark
prowessdistinguished bravery
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
unerringlycommitting no error : faultless