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

WordMeaning
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
submergeto put under water
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
onusburden
whittlea large knife
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation