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
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
callousbeing hardened and thickened
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
dankunpleasantly moist or wet