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

WordMeaning
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
headlongheadfirst
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
martyra person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem