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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obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
profligatewildly extravagant
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
misogamya hatred of marriage