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

WordMeaning
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
galaxymilky way galaxy
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
polemican aggressive attack on or refutation of the opinions or principles of another
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy