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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manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
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replicateduplicate
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
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