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

WordMeaning
daintysomething delicious to the taste
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold