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
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
retiringreserved
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
groombridegroom
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully