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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mayhem | needless or willful damage or violence |
brook | creek |
servile | of or befitting a menial position |
bromide | a binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives |
turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
inebriate | one who is drunk |
bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
converge | to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet |
fetid | having a heavy offensive smell |