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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physiologicalof or relating to physiology
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serebeing dried and withered
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory