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 |
|---|---|
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| ingenious | having or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving |
| inexorable | not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| repast | something taken as food : meal |
| multiform | having many forms or appearances |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| document | proof |
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
| oscillate | to swing backward and forward like a pendulum |