GRE Word List
SYMBIOSIS
interdependent relationship (between groups, species) often mutually beneficial; ADJ. symbiotic; CF. together + life
The meaning of the word symbiosis is interdependent relationship (between groups, species) often mutually beneficial; ADJ. symbiotic; CF. together + life.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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esoteric | hard to understand; known only to the chosen few, esp. initiates; N. esoterica |
fathom | comprehend; investigate; determine the depth of; N. unit of measurement for the depth of water |
paradigm | model; example that serves as a model; pattern; list of all the inflectional forms of a word |
prophylactic | used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease |
irrelevant | not applicable; unrelated |
cataclysm | deluge; upheaval; earthquake; violent and sudden event or change |
dishonor | disgrace; N. ADJ. dishonorable |
repel | drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion |
inductive | pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general |
largess | generous gift (given to people who do not have enough) |