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
striatedmarked with striations or striae
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
predetermineforeordain
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
affirmationthe act of affirming
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy