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 |
|---|---|
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| yield | to bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation |
| titanic | having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| grotto | cave |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |