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.

Random words

WordMeaning
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
irksometending to irk : tedious
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize