GRE Word List

ANALGESIA

insensibility to pain without loss of consciousness

The meaning of the word analgesia is insensibility to pain without loss of consciousness.

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elusivetending to elude: such as
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
pendingduring
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
contrivedevise
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource