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
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
studiedcarefully considered or prepared : thoughtful
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
quadrupedan animal having four feet
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
punditpandit
hallowedholy