GRE Word List

APOPLEXY

stroke

The meaning of the word apoplexy is stroke.

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WordMeaning
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
besiegeto surround with armed forces
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion