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
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow