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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dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
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inditemake up
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
paltryinferior
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful