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
integralessential to completeness : constituent
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
primto give a prim or demure expression to
verdantgreen in tint or color
irreverencelack of reverence
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation