GRE Word List

GERM

a small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts

The meaning of the word germ is a small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts.

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WordMeaning
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
provincialthe superior of a province of a Roman Catholic religious order
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
buxomvigorously or healthily plump