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
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
aridexcessively dry
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful