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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lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
rescindto take away : remove
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling