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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pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
scotchscottish
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illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
demurereserved