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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| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |
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| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |