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
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
flaccidnot firm or stiff
desiccateto dry up
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
oligarchygovernment by the few
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful