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 |
|---|---|
| rickety | affected with rickets |
| scotch | scottish |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| optimum | the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end |
| purported | reputed |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
| hurl | rush |
| cremate | to subject to cremation |