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.

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WordMeaning
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
rustleto make or cause a rustle
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
serenitythe quality or state of being serene