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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WordMeaning
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
misnomerthe misnaming of a person in a legal instrument
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation