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

WordMeaning
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
igneousformed by solidification of magma