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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| delusive | likely to delude |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| significant | having meaning |
| gallows | a frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged |
| uxorious | excessively fond of or submissive to a wife |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |