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
| Word | Meaning |
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| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| recast | to cast again |
| restitution | an act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| delusion | something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| titter | to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle |