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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tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment
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filthfoul or putrid matter
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