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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.

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WordMeaning
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
chasethe hunting of wild animals
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty