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 |
|---|---|
| ecosystem | the complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit |
| soothsayer | a person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator |
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |
| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| unrequited | not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| seethe | to suffer violent internal excitement |