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
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
imprecationcurse
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse