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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nethersituated down or below : lower
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stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
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raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
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