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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enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
induceto move by persuasion or influence
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brawnthe flesh of a boar
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
equityjustice according to natural law or right