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

WordMeaning
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
maverickan unbranded range animal
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
bacchanalorgy
headfirstwith the head foremost
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
allureto entice by charm or attraction
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur