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
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills