GRE Word List

AMNESIA

loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness

The meaning of the word amnesia is loss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness.

Random words

WordMeaning
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
lodewaterway
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
shavingthe act of one that shaves
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
realmkingdom
provisionalserving for the time being : temporary
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug