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 |
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| extol | to praise highly : glorify |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |