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
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
thralla state of servitude or submission
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease