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
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
opulencewealth
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific