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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ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
thronga multitude of assembled persons
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
betokento typify beforehand : presage