GRE Word List

INSOMNIA

prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

The meaning of the word insomnia is prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

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WordMeaning
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
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fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
explicateto give a detailed explanation of
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
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