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
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
ramificationbranch
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
bestowto put to use : apply