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.

Random words

WordMeaning
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
slaughterthe act of killing
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert