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 |
|---|---|
| dart | a light spear |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| bogus | not genuine : counterfeit |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| conduit | a natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| codify | to reduce to a code |