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
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| urchin | hedgehog |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
| glacial | suggestive of ice: such as |
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| credo | a guiding belief or principle : creed |