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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lopean easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
guilelessinnocent