noun Download 🔗Share A person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back. Examples : ""My brother is such a parasite; he lives at home, never cleans, and expects us to pay for everything." " person character attitude society moral negative human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A sycophant or hanger-on. Examples : "The new student was a parasite, always seeking help from other students for their homework. " person character society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An organism that lives on or in another organism of a different species, deriving benefit from living on or in that other organism, while not contributing towards that other organism sufficiently to cover the cost to that other organism. Examples : "Lice, fleas, ticks and mites are widely spread parasites." organism biology disease ecology medicine animal plant insect microorganism science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc. Examples : "The ivy, a green parasite, was climbing up the old stone wall of the school. " plant biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A retainer or companion of an ancient Celtic warrior, who praised him in song or poetry at gatherings; a bard. Examples : "In ancient Celtic society, the warrior's prestige was often amplified by the parasite, whose flattering verses ensured lasting fame after every victory feast. " culture literature music history language person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
