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 |
|---|---|
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| prolong | to lengthen in time : continue |
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| podiatrist | the medical care and treatment of the human foot |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| prop | something that props or sustains : support |
| encompass | include |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |