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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apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
queasycausing nausea
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
reveriedaydream
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened