GRE Word List

SOMATIC

of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm

The meaning of the word somatic is of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm.

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WordMeaning
paradigmexample
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
plaitpleat
migrantone that migrates: such as
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both