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
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
briman upper or outer margin : verge
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
accessiblecapable of being reached
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant