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
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners