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
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
traverseto go or travel across or over
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
buoyanthaving buoyancy
infractionthe act of infringing : violation