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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| swelter | to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat |
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| jetsam | the part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
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