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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intellect | the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |
| beset | to set or stud with or as if with ornaments |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| improvident | not provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future |
| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| dormant | represented on a coat of arms in a lying position with the head on the forepaws |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |