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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residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
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indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
gradationa series forming successive stages
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careera profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions