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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| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| fiat | an authoritative or arbitrary order : decree |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |
| demoniac | possessed or influenced by a demon |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |