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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susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
congenialpleasant
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted