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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WordMeaning
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
incompatiblenot compatible: such as