GRE Word List

HYPNOSIS

a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject

The meaning of the word hypnosis is a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject.

Random words

WordMeaning
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
conventionagreement
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
contrivedevise
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
correlationthe state or relation of being correlated