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
induceto move by persuasion or influence
reclusemarked by withdrawal from society : solitary
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
deprecateto express disapproval of
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
deifyto make a god of