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
braga pompous or boastful statement
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
haggardnot tamed
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade