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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bivouac | a usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |