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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inalienable | incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
| paleontology | a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |
| tumid | marked by swelling : swollen |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| mar | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |