noun🔗ShareA person who lives on other people's efforts or expense and gives little or nothing back.""My brother is such a parasite; he lives at home, never cleans, and expects us to pay for everything." "personcharacterattitudesocietymoralnegativehumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA sycophant or hanger-on."The new student was a parasite, always seeking help from other students for their homework. "personcharactersocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn 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."Lice, fleas, ticks and mites are widely spread parasites."organismbiologydiseaseecologymedicineanimalplantinsectmicroorganismscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA climbing plant which is supported by a wall, trellis etc."The ivy, a green parasite, was climbing up the old stone wall of the school. "plantbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA retainer or companion of an ancient Celtic warrior, who praised him in song or poetry at gatherings; a bard."In ancient Celtic society, the warrior's prestige was often amplified by the parasite, whose flattering verses ensured lasting fame after every victory feast. "cultureliteraturemusichistorylanguagepersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading