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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lamentto mourn aloud : wail
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iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
flaccidnot firm or stiff
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
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