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
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
passiveacted upon by an external agency
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
promptto move to action : incite
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers