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
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
shavingthe act of one that shaves
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
pulchritudephysical comeliness
armadaa fleet of warships
mimicryan instance of mimicking
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart