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
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
sledgesledgehammer
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity