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
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
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aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
shamblesa meat market
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
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