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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embitterto excite bitter feelings in
groucha fit of bad temper
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent
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robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
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