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 |
|---|---|
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| suture | a strand or fiber used to sew parts of the living body |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| scurry | to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper |
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |
| minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |