GRE Word List
PREDATOR
an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
The meaning of the word predator is an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| striated | marked with striations or striae |
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