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
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
shoveto push along
beelinea straight direct course
besiegeto surround with armed forces