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
implicationsomething implied: such as
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
collectedgathered together
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
addlerotten
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease