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
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
conducivetending to promote or assist
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
searbeing dried and withered
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
pliantpliable
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges