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
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mosaic | a surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns |
unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
rarefied | being less dense |
devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
brackish | somewhat salty |
postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
canto | one of the major divisions of a long poem |
shuffle | to mix in a mass confusedly : jumble |