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
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
firebranda piece of burning wood
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial