GRE Word List

PHYLUM

a direct line of descent within a group

The meaning of the word phylum is a direct line of descent within a group.

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pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
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cloyingdisgusting or distasteful by reason of excess
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
remediablecapable of being remedied
penetrateto pass into or through
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
apprehendarrest