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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confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
restitutionan act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay