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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| redress | to set right : remedy |
| aver | to declare positively |
| salutary | producing a beneficial effect : remedial |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| inanimate | not animate: |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |