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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manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
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subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
trappingsoutward signs
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
dissentto withhold assent or approval
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter