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
swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
puerilejuvenile
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law