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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| acetic | vinegary |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| enduring | lasting |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |