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
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
egressa place or means of going out : exit
fulcrumprop
mediumsomething in a middle position
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize