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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meleea confused struggle
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screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
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conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
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primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
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