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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torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
finishedentirely done
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
corpusclea minute particle
atypicalnot typical : irregular
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
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