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
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
transcribeto make a written copy of
calculatedapt
sojourna temporary stay
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
thespianactor