GRE Word List
ECOSYSTEM
ecological community together with its environment
The meaning of the word ecosystem is ecological community together with its environment.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slipshod | slovenly; careless; sloppy; untidy; shabby; Ex. slipshod work |
| recession | withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity |
| rider | amendment or clause added to a legislative bill |
| valid | logically convincing; sound; legally acceptable; effective; Ex. valid reasoning/passport |
| omnivorous | eating both plant and animal food; devouring everything |
| unison | unity of pitch (in musical performance); complete accord; Ex. The choir sang in unison. |
| rummage | ransack; thoroughly search |
| succumb | yield (to something overwhelming); give in; die; Ex. succumb to the illness |
| seismic | pertaining to earthquakes |
| parvenu | upstart; newly rich person |