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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predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
repastsomething taken as food : meal
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
documentproof
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum