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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idlenot occupied or employed: such as
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
arcadea long arched building or gallery
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party