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
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
culverta transverse drain
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active