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
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
choicethe act of choosing : selection
unbridledunrestrained
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
conscientiousmeticulous
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part