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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| Word | Meaning |
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| sterile | failing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| dutiful | filled with or motivated by a sense of duty |
| score | twenty |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| distill | to let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate |
| egregious | conspicuous |
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