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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WordMeaning
corrosivetending or having the power to corrode
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
supersedeto cause to be set aside
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
grumbleto mutter in discontent
humdrummonotonous
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body