GRE Word List
HOMEOSTASIS
tendency of a system or organism to maintain relative stability or internal equilibrium; CF. homeo-: constant; Ex. homeotherm
The meaning of the word homeostasis is tendency of a system or organism to maintain relative stability or internal equilibrium; CF. homeo-: constant; Ex. homeotherm.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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zephyr | gentle breeze; west wind |
effective | effectual; producing a strong response; striking; in operation; in effect; Ex. effective speech/photograph |
laggard | slow; sluggish; N: one who lags; straggler |
coercion | use of force to get someone to object; compelling; V. coerce |
pastiche | imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists |
tenuous | thin; slim; rare |
prompt | cause; urge; provoke; provide a cue (for an actor); ADJ: done without delay; done at the right time; punctual; on time; N: reminder or cue |
construe | explain; interpret; Ex. construe her silence as meaning that she agreed; CF. misconstrue |
vapid | lacking liveliness; dull and unimaginative; insipid and flavorless; Ex. vapid lecture |
tract | propaganda pamphlet (esp. by a religious or political group); expanse of land; region of indefinite size; system of related organs; Ex. digestive tract |