GRE Word List

APOPLEXY

stroke

The meaning of the word apoplexy is stroke.

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turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
repelto drive back : repulse
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
succulentfull of juice : juicy
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region