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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| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |
| bourgeois | of, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |