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 |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| haggle | to cut roughly or clumsily : hack |
| acme | the highest point or stage |
| flag | any of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| veracious | truthful |
| axiom | a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate |
| execrable | deserving to be execrated : detestable |
| forestall | to exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |