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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WordMeaning
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
chaffthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
tantruma fit of bad temper
yena strong desire or propensity
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification