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
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification