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
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
durationcontinuance in time
charlatanquack
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain