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 |
|---|---|
| stagnant | not flowing in a current or stream |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| quiescent | marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest |
| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| queue | a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |