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
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult