GRE Word List

CONSENSUS

general agreement : unanimity

The meaning of the word consensus is general agreement : unanimity.

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deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
requiema mass for the dead
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
overblownpast the prime of bloom
trampletramp
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat