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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jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
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ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
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insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
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