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 |
|---|---|
| inkling | a slight knowledge or vague notion |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| disputatious | inclined to dispute |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| saga | a prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland |
| abstemious | marked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol |
| earn | to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered |
| query | question |
| judiciary | a system of courts of law |