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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conscientiousmeticulous
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facsimilean exact copy
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scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
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