GRE Word List

SYMBIOSIS

the living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)

The meaning of the word symbiosis is the living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism).

Random words

WordMeaning
compartmenta separate division or section
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
corpusclea minute particle
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
obsequya funeral or burial rite
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use