GRE Word List
HYPNOSIS
induced sleeping state; ADJ. hypnotic; V. hypnotize
The meaning of the word hypnosis is induced sleeping state; ADJ. hypnotic; V. hypnotize.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unique | without an equal; single in kind |
| clavicle | collarbone |
| nip | snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill |
| plume | feather, esp. large or showy one; something that rises into the air (like the shape of a feather); Ex. plume of smoke: ¹ö¼¸ ±¸¸§ |
| demented | insane |
| filibuster | block legislation or prevent action in a lawmaking body by making very slow long speeches; N; freebooter |
| expurgate | clean; remove offensive parts of a book |
| disbar | make (a lawyer) leave the bar or the legal profession |
| exempt | not subject to a duty or obligation; free from a duty; V. |
| gorge | stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful |