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 |
|---|---|
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| filial | of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter |
| carat | a unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| outmoded | not being in style |
| executioner | one who executes |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |