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

WordMeaning
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
concentrichaving a common center
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
herbivorousfeeding on plants
grudgingunwilling