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.

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WordMeaning
lampoonsatire
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
ruffiana brutal person : bully
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
nullifyto make null (see null