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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| vintner | a wine merchant |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |