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
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality