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
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
filingan act or instance of using a file
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
wreakbring about
flushto fly away suddenly
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
colloquyconversation