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
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
immobilitynot moving : motionless
underlyinglying beneath or below
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
submissivesubmitting to others
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
naivetea naive remark or action
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
riderone that rides