GRE Word List
PARASITE
an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
The meaning of the word parasite is an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| crossbreed | hybridize |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| anthropomorphic | described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes |
| hothead | a hotheaded person |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| seduce | to persuade to disobedience or disloyalty |
| harass | exhaust |