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
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
vicariousexperienced or realized through imaginative or sympathetic participation in the experience of another
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
coincorner
junkettrip
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
coiffurea style or manner of arranging the hair
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem