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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |