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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WordMeaning
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
diversediffering from one another : unlike
throespang
resurrectto raise from the dead
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap