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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malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
spuriousborn to parents not married to each other
adjurationa solemn oath