GRE Word List
INSENSIBLE
unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible
The meaning of the word insensible is unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pathetic | causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching |
| bemused | confused; lost in thought; preoccupied |
| subpoena | writ(written command issued by a court) summoning a witness to appear in court; V: summon with a subpoena |
| grate | make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace |
| effective | effectual; producing a strong response; striking; in operation; in effect; Ex. effective speech/photograph |
| troth | pledge of good faith especially in betrothal; betrothal; Ex. by my troth |
| atone | make amends for; pay for; Ex. atone for |
| panacea | cure-all; remedy for all diseases |
| garrulous | loquacious; wordy; talkative; N. garrulity |
| anodyne | drug that relieves pain or trouble; ΑψΕλΑ¦; opiate; ADJ. Ex. anodyne statement |
