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
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
dormantrepresented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness