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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| illimitable | incapable of being limited or bounded : measureless |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| sophist | philosopher |
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| trilogy | a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| biennial | occurring every two years |