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
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
frivolousof little weight or importance
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling