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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| soothsayer | a person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| trappings | outward signs |
| imbibe | drink |
| rampart | a protective barrier : bulwark |
| obfuscate | to throw into shadow : darken |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |