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 |
|---|---|
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| arid | excessively dry |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
| stock | a store or supply accumulated or available |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| thresh | to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |