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
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
heedto pay attention
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious