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 |
|---|---|
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| discernible | able to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| simian | of, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes |
| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |
| misapprehension | to apprehend wrongly : misunderstand |
| shove | to push along |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |