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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hackles | one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird |
| antipathy | a strong feeling of dislike |
| takeoff | a rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| brisk | keenly alert : lively |
| murky | characterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke |
| wreak | bring about |