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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ecologista branch of science concerned with the interrelationship of organisms and their environments
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
diversediffering from one another : unlike
manumitto release from slavery
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning