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
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
shearto cut off the hair from
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
legenda story coming down from the past
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental