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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enliven | to give life, action, or spirit to : animate |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |
| thrall | a state of servitude or submission |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |