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
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful