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.

Random words

WordMeaning
tannerone that tans hides
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
distendextend
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
neophytea new convert : proselyte