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
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
annuitya sum of money payable yearly or at other regular intervals
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive