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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urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
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smotherto kill by depriving of air
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compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking