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
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody