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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WordMeaning
epistemologistthe study or a theory of the nature and grounds of knowledge especially with reference to its limits and validity
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
superannuatedoutmoded
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
megalomaniaa mania (see mania