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
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
boona timely benefit : blessing
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself