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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palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
dourstern
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke