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
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
laxloose
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
groovea long narrow channel or depression
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time