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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WordMeaning
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
rightfuljust
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
strewto spread by scattering
willowyabounding with willows
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
homespunspun or made at home
witherto become dry and sapless