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
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
exudeto ooze out
fuddlebooze
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance