GRE Word List
GERMINATE
to cause to sprout or develop
The meaning of the word germinate is to cause to sprout or develop.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| soothsayer | a person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| beleaguer | besiege |