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
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
garishclothed in vivid colors
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
amityfriendship
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances