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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entourageone's attendants or associates
requiteto make return for : repay
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
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swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
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precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill