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
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
egressa place or means of going out : exit
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb