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 |
|---|---|
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| lilliputian | of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput |
| insolvent | unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business |
| flux | a flowing of fluid from the body: such as |
| delusion | something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated |
| bewitch | to influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft |
| homily | a usually short sermon |