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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intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
stemthe main trunk of a plant
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
desiccateto dry up
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract