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
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
aloftat or to a great height
rubrican authoritative rule
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
hypochondriachypochondriacal
sustainto give support or relief to
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy