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
facadethe front of a building
peccadilloa slight offense
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
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singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
desperatehaving lost hope