GRE Word List

HOMEOSTASIS

a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group

The meaning of the word homeostasis is a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group.

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requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
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piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out