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 |
|---|---|
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| apocalyptic | of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse |
| wiggle | to move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |
| alleviate | relieve |
| imbue | endow |
| concur | to express agreement |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |