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 |
|---|---|
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| parody | a literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| sensitization | the action or process of sensitizing |
| magnanimity | the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |