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
aridexcessively dry
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
choicethe act of choosing : selection
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads