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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| callus | a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| progenitor | an ancestor in the direct line : forefather |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| nicety | the quality or state of being nice |