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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| magnitude | great size or extent |
| languor | weakness or weariness of body or mind |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| supple | compliant often to the point of obsequiousness |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |