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 |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| emetic | an agent that induces vomiting |
| enliven | to give life, action, or spirit to : animate |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |