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
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| wax | a substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax |
| expatriate | banish |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| libel | a written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought |
| juridical | of or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |