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
unbridledunrestrained
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
dapperneat and trim in appearance
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
alimonyan allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending or after legal separation or divorce
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events