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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compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
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purgeto clear of guilt
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
ewethe female of the sheep especially when mature
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
boona timely benefit : blessing
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other