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 |
|---|---|
| tribunal | a court or forum of justice |
| violate | break |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| venison | the edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| duration | continuance in time |
| headlong | headfirst |