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

WordMeaning
coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
vertexthe top of the head
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
evoketo call forth or up: such as
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection