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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relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
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heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
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accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
gruela thin porridge
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