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 |
|---|---|
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| supplicant | one who supplicates |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |