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
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
adjurationa solemn oath
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
credencemental acceptance as true or real
negateto deny the existence or truth of