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 |
|---|---|
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |
| oversee | survey |