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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archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness