GRE Word List

GERMINAL

being in the earliest stage of development

The meaning of the word germinal is being in the earliest stage of development.

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chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
indissolublenot dissoluble
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
loutto bow in respect