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
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
alludeto make indirect reference
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance