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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enliven | to give life, action, or spirit to : animate |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| groom | bridegroom |
| asteroid | any of the small rocky celestial bodies found especially between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| fatuous | complacently or inanely foolish : silly |
| hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |