GRE Word List

INERT

lacking the power to move

The meaning of the word inert is lacking the power to move.

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spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
alchemya medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
chafeirritate
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded