GRE Word List
APOPLEXY
stroke
The meaning of the word apoplexy is stroke.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jettison | to get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| centrifuge | a machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| torrent | a violent or forceful flow of fluid |
| brawn | the flesh of a boar |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |