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.

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WordMeaning
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
leasha line for leading or restraining an animal
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering