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
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
submergeto put under water
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
evanescenttending to vanish like vapor
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
amityfriendship
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument