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
schemea plan or program of action
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
disclaimto make a disclaimer
reeksmoke