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
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity