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
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat