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.

Random words

WordMeaning
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
impoverishto make poor
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
severto put or keep apart : divide
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord