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
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
ferventvery hot : glowing
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd