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
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
hierarchya division of angels
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger