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 |
|---|---|
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| cartographer | one that makes maps |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| codify | to reduce to a code |
| seismic | of, subject to, or caused by an earthquake |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |