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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| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
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| pucker | to become wrinkled or constricted |
| forensic | belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| catechism | oral instruction |
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| sloth | disinclination to action or labor : indolence |
| ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |