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
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
emetican agent that induces vomiting
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual