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 |
|---|---|
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| shrewd | marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| finished | entirely done |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| corpuscle | a minute particle |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |