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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homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
siblingsib
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder