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
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
wrenchto move with a violent twist
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
frivolousof little weight or importance
knolla small round hill : mound
sequesterto set apart : segregate
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water