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
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response
palliddeficient in color : wan
imbueendow
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
fiascoa complete failure
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
pungentsharply painful