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
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view