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
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
sustainto give support or relief to
filialof, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
outmodednot being in style
executionerone who executes
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
metamorphosischange of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means