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 |
|---|---|
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
| pudding | blood sausage |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |