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 |
|---|---|
| waif | a stray person or animal |
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| infidel | one who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| gale | a strong current of air: |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |