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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undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
averto declare positively
balma balsamic (see balsamic