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 |
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pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |
aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
fitful | characterized by fits or paroxysms |
vernal | of, relating to, or occurring in the spring |
procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
commune | talk over |
bliss | complete happiness |
prefigure | to show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness |
hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |