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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annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
natationthe action or art of swimming
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement