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
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
luscioushaving a delicious taste or smell : sweet
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate