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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collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
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purveyorone that purveys
fructifyto bear fruit
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
eventualcontingent
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
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bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices