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 |
|---|---|
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| protocol | an original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| mortician | undertaker |