GRE Word List

COMA

a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison

The meaning of the word coma is a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison.

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WordMeaning
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
determinatehaving defined limits
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
limnto draw or paint on a surface
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn