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
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
dieto pass from physical life : expire
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
jocosegiven to joking : merry
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
estimablecapable of being estimated
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication