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 |
|---|---|
| concoct | to prepare by combining raw materials |
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| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| anecdote | a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| genuflect | to bend the knee |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |