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 |
|---|---|
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| executioner | one who executes |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| margin | the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |