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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savoryhaving savor: such as
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
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impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
capacitylegal competency (see competence
distortto twist (see twist
blareto sound loud and strident
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
galea strong current of air:
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