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
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
slanderto utter slander against : defame
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed