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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| Word | Meaning |
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| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
| assurance | the state of being assured: such as |
| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |