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 |
|---|---|
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| pliant | pliable |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| psychosomatic | of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |