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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| droop | to hang or incline downward |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| wispy | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
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| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |