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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| lopsided | leaning to one side |
| shuffle | to mix in a mass confusedly : jumble |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |