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 |
|---|---|
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| devise | to form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent |
| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| solemnity | formal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| loom | a frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace |
| residual | remainder |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |