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 |
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| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| demure | reserved |
| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| metropolis | the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |