GRE Word List

APHASIA

loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)

The meaning of the word aphasia is loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection).

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WordMeaning
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement