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
ligneousof or resembling wood
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
academicof, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
providencedivine guidance or care
dispatchto send off or away with promptness or speed
scoretwenty
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual