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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lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
victualsfood usable by people
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
supplicantone who supplicates
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length