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
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
servileof or befitting a menial position
communetalk over
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows