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 |
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| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
| tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| reparation | a repairing or keeping in repair |