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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constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
lowhaving a small upward extension or elevation
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England