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
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
contrivedevise
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)