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 |
|---|---|
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| mandatory | required by a law or rule : obligatory |
| vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
| linger | to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |