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 |
|---|---|
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |
| submerge | to put under water |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| onus | burden |
| whittle | a large knife |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |