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
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
levityexcessive or unseemly frivolity
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion