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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| placid | serenely free of interruption or disturbance |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |