GRE Word List
ECOSYSTEM
the complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
The meaning of the word ecosystem is the complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| decomposition | to separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| optometrist | a specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |