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noun
An individual or animal coming from a speciic ancestor; offspring of a certain family or group
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descent verb
descent noun
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John claims to be a descendant of George Washington |
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noun
a. All of the offspring that are at the same stage of descent from a common ancestor.
b. A group of people who grow up at the same time and are thought to have similar ideas.
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generate verb
generational adjective
Example
Three generations of McCleary woman were represented at the party - Alice, Alice's mother, and Alice's grandmother. |
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noun
a. the act of receiving property or money after the death of a relative or friend.
b. The property or money received at such a time.
c. A characteristic, such as red hair, that is received genetically from a parent, grandparent, etc.
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inherit verb
inheritor noun
Example
Esther received a large inheritance after her grandmother's death. |
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Definition
noun
a. Direct descent from a particular ancestor; ancestry.
b. All of the descendants of a common ancestor.
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lineal adjective
Example
The horse had an impressive lineage, which began with the thoroughbred champion Thunder. |
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adjective
a. Referring to a mothe or motherhood: maternal concern.
b. Inherited from one's mother: maternal trait.
c. Related to one's mother.
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maternally adverb
Example
Baby-sitting brought out the naternal side of Joan's personality
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noun
A woman who rules a family or clan.
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matriarchal adjective
matriarchy noun
Example
Because she is a strong leader, Grandma Jessie is the matriarch of the Hobart family. |
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adjective
Characteristic of a mother or father.
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parent noun
parentally adverb
Example
Small children require a great deal of parental guidance. |
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noun
a. The male leader of a family or clan.
b. A very old and respected man.
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patriarchal adjective
patriarchy noun
Example
At Family reunions, Uncle Charles is the acknowledged patriarch. |
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noun
a. Future generations.
b. All of a person's descendants.
Example
The famous artist will leave many paintings to posterity. |
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noun
One of two or more children of the same parents; a brother or a sister.
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Siblings often resemble one another physically. |
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