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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bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
convolutedhaving convolutions
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness