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
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
unfetterto free from fetters
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
desperatehaving lost hope