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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kismetfate
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
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effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
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