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 |
|---|---|
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| agrarian | of or relating to fields or lands or their tenure |