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 |
|---|---|
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| germinal | being in the earliest stage of development |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| doctrine | a principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma |
| orgy | secret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| auxiliary | offering or providing help |
| timidity | lacking in courage or self-confidence |
| guileless | innocent |