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
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
hideto put out of sight : secrete
zephyra breeze from the west
flukeflatfish
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
ricketyaffected with rickets
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting