GRE Word List
GERMANE
pertinent; bearing upon(having connection with) the case at hand; appropriate
The meaning of the word germane is pertinent; bearing upon(having connection with) the case at hand; appropriate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| vagabond | wanderer (without a permanent home); tramp |
| supersede | replace; cause to be set aside; make obsolete; N. supersession |
| espouse | adopt; support (an idea or aim); marry; N. espousal |
| commandeer | take (private property) for military use without needing permission or giving payment; draft for military purposes |
| acumen | mental keenness; sharpness of judgment; ability to judge quickly and well; Ex. business acumen |
| gloss | brief explanation note or translation of a difficult expression; V. |
| chasm | abyss; very deep crack |
| brawny | muscular; having well-developed muscles |
| intractable | unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child |
| psychiatrist | doctor who treats mental diseases |
