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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
oligarchygovernment by the few
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
progenydescendants
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
outgoinggoing away : departing
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
inertlacking the power to move
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful