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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stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
besiegeto surround with armed forces
hideto put out of sight : secrete
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle