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
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
advertto turn the mind or attention
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner