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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| psychopathic | of, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy |
| vampire | the reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep |
| flick | a light sharp jerky stroke or movement |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| coroner | a usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner |