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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| indissoluble | not dissoluble |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| functional | of, connected with, or being a function |
| bluster | to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats |
| lout | to bow in respect |