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
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
asepticpreventing infection
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
environencircle
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds