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
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
magnitudegreat size or extent
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy