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 |
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| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
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| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| sordid | marked by baseness or grossness : vile |
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| fulminate | to utter or send out with denunciation |
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| idyllic | pleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity |
| muted | being mute : silent |