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 |
|---|---|
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |
| fulcrum | prop |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| overbearing | tending to overwhelm : overpowering |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| polemical | of, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial |
| expiate | to make amends for |