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

WordMeaning
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
gapeto open the mouth wide
caninea conical pointed tooth
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
posthumousborn after the death of the father
putativecommonly accepted or supposed