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 |
|---|---|
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |
| rightful | just |
| amazon | a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| strew | to spread by scattering |
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |