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
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
remediablecapable of being remedied
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
garishclothed in vivid colors
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses