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 |
|---|---|
| sleek | slick |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| botch | an inflammatory sore |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| paucity | smallness of number : fewness |