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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| Word | Meaning |
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| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| juggernaut | a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| matriarch | a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state |