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
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
hardybold
credencemental acceptance as true or real
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
nauseaa stomach distress with distaste for food and an urge to vomit
alleviaterelieve
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia