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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| purge | to clear of guilt |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
| adage | a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| spurious | born to parents not married to each other |