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
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
impetusa driving force : impulse
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
homespunspun or made at home
agrarianof or relating to fields or lands or their tenure