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
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
stanzaa division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe
savanta person of learning
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
finishedentirely done
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle