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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surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
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abjureto renounce upon oath
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
reprisala retaliatory act