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 |
|---|---|
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| fulcrum | prop |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| insensible | incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| colloquy | conversation |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| affected | artificial; pretended |