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
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
phenomenaphenomenon
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
snipa small piece that is snipped off