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 |
|---|---|
| burgeon | to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout |
| cohabit | to live together as or as if a married couple |
| malignant | tending to produce death or deterioration |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| mar | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| acetic | vinegary |
| quarry | game |