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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arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
savanta person of learning
litanya prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
disportsport
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush