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

WordMeaning
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
conflagrationfire
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
ordainto invest (see invest
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous