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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stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.
unregeneratenot regenerate
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
loftan upper room or floor : attic
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse