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
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
aceticvinegary
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
communalof or relating to one or more communes
enduringlasting
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm