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
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
coincorner
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
collationa light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull